Electric vehicles have different technical characteristics compared to vehicles with traditional internal combustion engines. Therefore, a glossary of terms related to electric vehicles is very important for understanding and communicating this technology. Here are some common terms related to electric vehicles:
Electric Vehicle (EV): A vehicle powered by electricity. An all-electric electric vehicle uses only electric motors and burns no fuel.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV): A vehicle that has both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. These vehicles work in conjunction with the internal combustion engine using an electric motor to reduce fuel consumption and reduce environmental impact.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV): It means plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. These vehicles contain both a fueled engine and a rechargeable battery.
Battery: Battery used to store energy in electric vehicles. Lithium-ion batteries are currently the most widely used battery technology. Electric Motor: The engine that provides movement in electric vehicles. They can be alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) motors.
Range: The maximum distance an electric vehicle can travel on a single charge. This is usually expressed in kilometers or miles. Charging: The process of supplying electricity to recharge the battery of an electric vehicle.
Charging Station: A stationary or mobile device used to charge the batteries of electric vehicles. There are various types such as home chargers and public charging stations.
AC Charging (Alternating Current Charging): An alternating current (AC)-based charging method used to charge the batteries of electric vehicles.
DC Charging (Direct Current Charging): A direct current (DC)-based charging method used to charge the batteries of electric vehicles. DC charging generally offers faster charging times.
Regenerative Braking: Recovering the energy produced by the electric motor when the vehicle stops moving. This can be used to charge the vehicle's battery.
Energy Recovery: The process of converting kinetic energy into electrical energy when braking or decelerating of electric vehicles.
Electric Vehicle Chassis: The main structural component of the electric vehicle. This houses the battery, electric motor and other important parts.
On-Board Charger (OBC): A device found in electric vehicles and is used to charge the vehicle's internal rechargeable batteries. It converts AC electricity into direct voltage and current.
Kilowatt Hour (kWh): A unit used to measure energy consumption. The capacity of batteries used in electric vehicles is usually expressed in kWh.
Charging Port: This is the port used for charging electric vehicles. Home charging stations or public charging stations have these points.
Super Charging Station: It is a high-power charging station that allows fast charging of electric vehicles. These stations are usually located on highway and main road routes.
Menu Monitoring System: It is a system found in electric vehicles and shows drivers information such as the vehicle's remaining range and battery status.
Energy Density: The amount of energy a battery can store per unit weight or unit volume. Higher energy density can provide longer range.
Charging Capacity: How many vehicles a charging station can charge at the same time or how much energy it can provide.
Menu Loss: It is a situation where the range of electric vehicles decreases or battery performance decreases. This is usually caused by factors such as battery aging or excessive temperature.
Battery Management System (BMS): It is a system used in electric vehicles and monitors the performance of the battery, provides balancing and prevents overcharge or discharge.
Range Anxiety: The emotional state experienced by electric vehicle owners with the worry of running out of battery. Also known as range anxiety.
Charge Port: It is the physical connection point used for charging electric vehicles. It is usually located outside or in the rear area of the vehicle.
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid): Refers to the ability of electric vehicles to interact with the grid. Energy from vehicle batteries can be fed back into the power grid.
V2H (Vehicle-to-Home): It refers to the ability of electric vehicles to be used to meet the electricity needs at home. Vehicle batteries can be used as a power source in case of power outages at home.
Battery Thermal Management: It is the system used to control and optimize the temperature of the battery. This improves battery performance and extends its life.
Wireless Charging: It is the process of charging wirelessly. Magnetic fields are used instead of cables to charge electric vehicles.
Telematics: It is the information technology system used in electric vehicles. This system collects, processes and communicates vehicle data.
Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates: It is a system that enables wireless updating of the software of electric vehicles. This can improve the features and performance of vehicles.
Low Rolling Resistance Tires: Tires that move on the road with less resistance. This could increase the range of electric vehicles.
Battery Swapping: It is the process of quickly replacing a discharged battery of an electric vehicle. This can reduce charging times on long trips.
Inverter: It is a device that converts DC (direct current) energy into AC (alternating current) energy. In electric vehicles, it converts the energy coming from the battery into a form that the engine can use.
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