How Do Electric Vehicles Work?
Premier Nissan of San Jose has everything you need if you are in the market for a new electric Nissan. An electric motor replaces the internal combustion engine in electric vehicles (EVs). A battery, an electric motor, a gasoline tank, and an internal combustion engine are all included in battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles. San Jose, Milpitas, and Mountain View are all prime areas if you are looking for a new electric ride. Let our sales professionals get you on the road today!
Battery Electric Vehicles
A battery electric vehicle (BEV) is a vehicle that runs solely on electricity from a battery pack. BEVs do not emit hazardous emissions because they do not utilize internal combustion engines or gasoline. EVSEs that draw power from the grid provide all of the energy for these vehicles.
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
Because a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric traction motor and an internal combustion engine, it requires EVSE charging as well as fuel to operate. When the battery pack in a PHEV runs out of juice, it changes to a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a low-emission vehicle with a small battery pack that assists the internal combustion engine. These vehicles are primarily powered by gas and cannot be charged by plugging them in. Instead, they charge their battery packs using regenerative braking and a generator connected to the gas engine. Even though HEVs cannot run entirely on electricity, they maximize fuel economy by allowing the use of a high-efficiency, lower-power gasoline engine that can be run more efficiently, with the engine only being turned on when absolutely essential.
Charging Info
There are three main ways to charge an electric vehicle and are as follows:
- Level 1 Charging- This is a level 1 home charging method that although is the slowest charging cycle available, gives the electric vehicle a range of 2 to 5 miles per hour of charging.
- Level 2 Charging- This EVSE charges at a rate of 10 to 25 mph, which is far faster than a Level 1 charger. It works with all plug-in vehicles and provides a range of 10 to 25 miles per hour of charging.
- Level 3 Charging- Only some plug-in vehicles are compatible with these fast-charging stations, which can charge a traction battery pack in 15 to 45 minutes.
Traction Battery Pack
The energy gathered from the grid during charging is used to power the vehicle's motor and other electrical components. The main function of the traction battery pack is to store this energy and make it readily usable. Because lithium-ion batteries offer one of the highest energy densities of any battery, they are utilized in practically all-electric vehicles on the road today. Rather than drawing power from the traction battery pack, some electric vehicles contain an auxiliary battery that just powers automobile accessories.
Electric Power Train
The entire high-voltage electrical system that allows an electric automobile to work is referred to as the powertrain. An electric powertrain's standard components include an inverter, electric traction motor, reduction drive, and traction battery. These electric drivetrains are small and light, and they deliver instant torque with no vibration.
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