Characteristics of electric vehicles

It is driven using the electrical energy that is charged & stored inside the high voltage battery. This method of propulsion eliminates tailpipe emissions from the vehicle.

A high performance electric motor is used in the vehicle as well. Compared to many internal combustion engine vehicles, vehicle noise and vibrations are much more minimal when driving.

When you slow down or drive downhill, regenerative braking charges the high voltage battery. Regenerative braking reduces energy loss and can increase the distance to empty.

When the battery charge is not sufficient, AC charge (L2-Normal), DC charge, and Trickle charge (L1-Trickle) are available. For more information, refer to Charge types for electric vehicle.

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Regenerative braking

It uses the electric motor when decelerating and braking and recaptures & transforms kinetic to electrical energy in order to charge the high voltage battery. (Torque is applied in the opposite direction when decelerating to generate braking force and electric energy.)