EV Dictionary: Efficiency
Browse Efficiency related electric vehicle terms and definitions.
5 terms
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
A dimensionless measure used to describe a vehicle's aerodynamic drag.
Energy Consumption
The electrical energy an EV uses to travel a stated distance.
Heat Pump
A climate system that moves heat to warm or cool an electric vehicle efficiently.
One-Pedal Driving
A drive mode that produces strong deceleration when the accelerator is released.
Regenerative Braking
Braking that converts part of a vehicle's kinetic energy back into electricity.