EV Dictionary: Technology

800V Architecture

A higher-voltage EV system that can reduce current at a given power.

Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Vehicle functions that assist with driving, warnings, braking, or monitoring.

Air Suspension

A suspension system that supports the vehicle body with pressurized air springs.

Battery Management System (BMS)

The controls that monitor, estimate, and protect an EV battery pack.

Cell-to-Pack (CTP)

A battery architecture that integrates cells directly into the pack structure.

Heat Pump

A climate system that moves heat to warm or cool an electric vehicle efficiently.

LFP Battery

A lithium-ion battery chemistry using a lithium iron phosphate cathode.

NMC Battery

A lithium-ion battery chemistry using nickel, manganese, and cobalt.

Onboard Charger (OBC)

The vehicle equipment that converts AC charging power to DC for the battery.

Over-the-Air (OTA) Update

A vehicle software or firmware update delivered through a wireless connection.

Torque Vectoring

Active control of wheel or axle torque to influence traction and handling.

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

Bidirectional charging that allows a compatible EV to export energy to the grid.

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

A feature that lets an EV power external electrical devices.