{"id":36926,"date":"2022-03-08T06:09:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T06:09:23","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=36926"},"modified":"2022-03-08T06:16:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T06:16:28","slug":"how-do-electric-cars-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-do-electric-cars-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Electric Cars Work: A Complete Breakdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The hype around electric vehicles can make it easy to miss what goes on under the hood! As vehicles of the future, you&#8217;ve probably wondered at some point, &#8220;How do electric cars work?&#8221; Well, this breakdown is for you!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&#8217;ve ever test-driven an electric car, you know that the hype is real! They&#8217;re sleek, clean, and quieter than a church mouse. Currently, there are more than 2.3 million EVs in the US, up from just 16,000 a decade ago. The future is electric &#8211; there&#8217;s no doubt about that!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So what goes on inside an EV that makes it so cool? We&#8217;re here to give you a jargon-free guide to how electric cars work, along with some of the most common questions about their performance and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36929 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars4.jpg\" alt=\"An electric car charging at an EV chargin station\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars4.jpg 960w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars4-300x150.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars4-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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electric cars?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-do-electric-cars-work\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_charge_an_electric_vehicle\" >How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-do-electric-cars-work\/#Can_an_electric_car_charge_itself_while_driving\" >Can an electric car charge itself while driving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-do-electric-cars-work\/#Do_electric_cars_have_transmissions\" >Do electric cars have transmissions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-do-electric-cars-work\/#Do_electric_cars_need_gears_to_work\" >Do electric cars need gears to work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-do-electric-cars-work\/#Do_electric_cars_need_oil_to_work\" >Do electric cars need oil to work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-do-electric-cars-work\/#Do_electric_cars_have_exhausts\" >Do electric cars have exhausts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-do-electric-cars-work\/#How_do_electric_cars_work_in_the_winter\" >How do electric cars work in the winter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-do-electric-cars-work\/#How_far_can_electric_cars_travel_on_a_full_charge\" >How far can electric cars travel on a full charge?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_an_electric_car_work\"><\/span>How does an electric car work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unlike regular cars that have internal combustion engines and run on fuel, electric vehicles (also called Battery Electric Vehicles or BEVs) use <strong>rechargeable lithium-ion batteries<\/strong> that power an <strong>electric motor<\/strong>. The EV batteries are made up of several smaller modules, each made up of numerous battery cells the size of a normal AAA battery. They can be recharged by plugging the car into a charge point, which draws electricity from a grid.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Because they are not dependent on gasoline or diesel, electric vehicles<strong> do not need <\/strong><strong>spark plugs<\/strong>, <strong>radiators<\/strong>, or <strong>carburetors<\/strong>. The space where the engine usually sits can be used as trunk space.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_inner_parts_of_an_electric_car\"><\/span>What are the inner parts of an electric car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It&#8217;s important to know the essential components to understand how an electric car works. The parts are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The EV batteries <\/strong>are responsible for storing the electricity used to run the electric car. The battery capacity is measured by Kilowatt-hour (kWh).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The electric motor<\/strong> converts the electricity from the battery into mechanical energy that rotates the wheels.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The inverter <\/strong>is responsible for converting direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC) used in the motor.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The electric powertrain<\/strong> consists of the transmission and drivetrain.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The charging port <\/strong>connects to an outside charging point to recharge the battery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_types_of_electric_cars\"><\/span>What are the different types of electric cars?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Electric vehicles today can be categorized into four broad categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)<\/strong> are fully electric<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)<\/strong> have a fuel tank as well as self-charging batteries that recharge through regenerative braking<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)<\/strong> which needs regular charging through charge points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydrogen Electric Vehicles (HEVs)<\/strong> which run on hydrogen fuel cells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_charge_an_electric_vehicle\"><\/span>How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Depending upon the type of charge points and car batteries used, it can take anything between half an hour to 12 hours to fully charge an electric car. Here is what the charging times look like for different EV charging points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3-7 kWh charge points <\/strong>are slow-charging and can take 8-10 hours to fully charge your car battery<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>7-22 kWh<\/strong> charge points can recharge your car battery in 3-4 hours<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>43-50 kWh<\/strong> charge points can rapid-charge your electric vehicle in just 30-60 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also read<\/strong>:<a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/electric-car-charging-stations-outlets-by-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> States with the highest number of EV charging points<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36928 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars-work2.jpg\" alt=\"Inside view of a electric car battery pack: How do electric cars work\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars-work2.jpg 870w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars-work2-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars-work2-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars-work2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_electric_car_charge_itself_while_driving\"><\/span>Can an electric car charge itself while driving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Full-electric vehicles (BEVs) cannot charge themselves while driving<\/strong>. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) can recharge their batteries through regenerative braking &#8211; however, the car needs to be running on gasoline for recharging to happen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_electric_cars_have_transmissions\"><\/span>Do electric cars have transmissions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, electric cars do have transmissions. However, unlike the multi-speed transmissions seen in internal combustion engines (ICE) vehicles, <strong>electric cars only have single-speed transmissions<\/strong>. This is because the electric motor produces enough torque to drive the car at any specific RPM, eliminating the need to rev the car.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_electric_cars_need_gears_to_work\"><\/span>Do electric cars need gears to work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because electric cars have single-speed transmissions, they also do not need a clutch and <strong>do not use a traditional gear system<\/strong>. Usually, there are only two pedals in an electric car &#8211; one for accelerating and the other for braking.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_electric_cars_need_oil_to_work\"><\/span>Do electric cars need oil to work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Electric vehicles do not need oil<\/strong> because the motor consists of fewer moving parts than a conventional internal combustion engine. However, it may need lubricants to help run certain parts like the transmission, and may also need coolant and brake fluid changes &#8211; which only need to be checked once a year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_electric_cars_have_exhausts\"><\/span>Do electric cars have exhausts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>All-electric cars do not need an exhaust<\/strong> because they do not use any combustive fuels like gasoline or diesel. They do not have traditional fuel-related parts like a fuel tank, pump, and carburetor. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and hybrids (HEVs) do not produce any emissions when they are in electric mode but need an exhaust for emissions when running on gas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_electric_cars_work_in_the_winter\"><\/span>How do electric cars work in the winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the American Automobile Association, driving an electric car in cold weather can reduce its range by almost 15%. Additionally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/04029bd1e0a94cd59ff9540a398c12d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drop in range increases to 40%<\/a> if you use the interior heater while driving. EV experts recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/electric-cars-cold-weather-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">always having 20% of battery capacity<\/a> available to counter any loss due to cold weather.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_can_electric_cars_travel_on_a_full_charge\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW81039525 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81039525 BCX0\">How far can electric cars travel on a full charge?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36930\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars-5.jpg\" alt=\"A man sitting in a Tesla electric car\" width=\"872\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars-5.jpg 964w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars-5-300x180.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-cars-5-768x462.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis, electric cars have an average range of 200 miles on a single charge. However, this can change depending on the battery capacity used in the car. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/models\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tesla Model S<\/a> has a reported range of 396 miles on a single charge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/which-electric-vehicle-has-the-longest-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Which electric vehicle has the longest range?\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for the best EV-friendly parking spaces, car washes, special EV insurance quotes, and refinance deals? Sign up for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/way-plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Way+ subscription<\/a> and save more than $1000 annually on car expenses!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/way-plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Way-Roadside-Assistance-design-1-e1641294947460.png\" alt=\"Save on rising gas prices by getting a Way+ subscription\" width=\"852\" height=\"315\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Check out our blogs for info on finding\u00a0<\/em><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/category\/parking\/airport-parking\/\"><em>top-rated airport parking<\/em><\/a><em>, the best\u00a0<\/em><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/category\/parking\/city-parking\/\"><em>parking spots in your city<\/em><\/a><em>, and affordable\u00a0<\/em><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/category\/car-wash\/\"><em>car washes near you<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hype around electric vehicles can make it easy to miss what goes on under the hood! As vehicles of the future, you&#8217;ve probably wondered at some point, &#8220;How do electric cars work?&#8221; Well, this breakdown is for you! If you&#8217;ve ever test-driven an electric car, you know that the hype is real! They&#8217;re sleek,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-do-electric-cars-work\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How Do Electric Cars Work: A Complete Breakdown<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":36927,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[608,2860,2861],"tags":[5119,5110,5111,5112,5113,5114,5115,5116,5117,5118],"class_list":["post-36926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ev-charging","category-cartech","category-electric-cars","tag-how-far-can-electric-car-travel-on-a-full-charge","tag-how-do-electric-cars-work","tag-how-do-electric-car-motors-work","tag-how-do-electric-cars-work-in-the-winter","tag-how-do-hybrid-electric-cars-work","tag-do-electric-cars-need-oil","tag-do-electric-cars-have-gears","tag-do-electric-cars-have-exhausts","tag-can-an-electric-car-charge-itself-while-driving","tag-do-electric-cars-have-transmissions","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.3 (Yoast SEO v28.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Do Electric Cars Work: A Complete Breakdown &#187; Way Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The hype around electric vehicles can make it easy to miss what goes on under the hood! 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