Questions tagged [electric-vehicle]
An electric vehicle (EV) uses one or more electric motors for propulsion.
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Why can't PHEVs be charged by the engine?
I was reading a little bit about PHEVs here. There's also Rory's video here about why PHEVs are pointless.
The article says "The battery’s size means it can’t be recharged by the car as it drives ...
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What does an NG Ground Fault error status indicate?
This is for a Honda Clarity 2018 PHEV non-touring. Error shows up in the diagnostics screens.
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Furthermore, it should be noted that while the error appears to be persistent (I ...
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Level 2 Chargers and Energy Management Systems
I have 100 A service in my home; installing even a 40 A circuit for a 32 A level 2 charging station would put me razor-close to the safety limits of the service (as determined by a licensed ...
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Level 1 Charging Stations
These seem like basic questions about Level 1 chargers, but I cannot find the answers (possibly because everyone is rightly more interested in the Level 2 chargers.)
How much current will a Level 1 ...
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Will solid state EV batteries be chargeable using current chargers?
It seems that solid state batteries in EVs may be only a few years off. Does anyone know whether current charging systems/plugs will be capable of charging these batteries?
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Why do Level 2 home charging points use 7 kW?
As I understand it in both the UK and the US (and I assume other places) have a Level 2 car charging standard that uses 7 kW and charges a standard car in about 9.5 hours. Why was this level chosen?
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Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioning -- Especially in EVs
My understanding is that a heat pump (as a heat source) is essentially an "air conditioner running backwards" -- given that, and since air conditioning is an (almost) universal feature in ...
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Is the 12v cigar lighter port in Teslas AC or DC?
Specifically, is it 12v AC in the 1st gen, pre-2016 April models?
If there any that is not 12v DC of Tesla vehicles?
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Chevy Bolt - High Initial Energy Consumption
We just got a 2023 Bolt and its reporting energy consumption numbers that seem way out of line -- a "lifetime" (all of 152 miles) efficiency of 1.8 mi/kWh, and a "since full charge"...
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EV Charging Efficiency
On most (all?) EVs there is a "sweet spot" charging from 10 or 20 percent up to around 80 percent where the battery is accepting charge at a relatively high and even rate. Then somewhere ...
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Can frequent use of the rear glass heating wires lead to issues?
I’ve been tinkering with making a long dream of mine a reality next year: To drive around the globe and the 5 continents.
I want to make sure, I’ll have backups of certain systems and want to know ...
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What are some installation best practices of a higher-wattage, pure-sine inverter to connect to pre-April, 2016 Model S Tesla?
This is a follow up question of "What is the best price-to-value 2000 w pure sine inverter for a mid-2015 Tesla Model S with a DC-DC inverter?"
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What is the best price-to-value 2000 w pure sine inverter for a mid-2015 Tesla Model S with a DC-DC inverter? [closed]
On a non-OEM installation of a 1000 w inverter "us[ing] 4 AWG wire directly to the 12V battery posts with a 100A fuse on the positive terminal, and replaced the switch on the inverter with a ...
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EV Tracking & Privacy
I'm investigating the possible purchase of an EV, some privacy issues come to mind. I'd rather my car not be tracked... ie location, speed, or anything else for that matter. I don't want my car &...
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Need tool for "inside-out" nut with wires running through it
I'm tearing down a dead electric scooter, with the intention of salvaging any parts that might be useful as spares for the scooter of the same model that replaced it. However, I've run into a problem ...
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How to choose an electric engine for a motorcycle?
first time poster, first time lurker. I'm aware of how this sounds, but with me being a complete noob about most mechanics, I thought I'd rather ask.
If I, hypothetically, wanted to change a 740cc/...
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Can EVs charge from solar panels directly?
Going to leave my car in an outdoor parking lot for a week, and it made me curious. Can I attach a small solar panel (<100W) to the inside of any modern EV such that there is a higher state of ...
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Battery level indicators in dashboard of four wheeler vehicles
Dashboard Symbols
Lead acid batteries v/s Lithium ion batteries
Lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles
Are there Battery level indicators on the dashboard of four wheeler vehicles?
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Is there any walkthrough material, or guide to set up solars on a Tesla to charge while driving?
I have found videos and full tutorials how to achieve solar charging with portable solar panels such that you could even non-temporarily affix to the top of the car, and charge when you stop (normally,...
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Factors Limiting EV Battery Acceptance Rate on DC Fast Chargers
There is a bunch of, relatively speaking, inexpensive EVs with 200-250 mile (320-400 kM) range -- e.g., the Kia Niro, Subaru Solterra, Volvo C40, and late model Nissan Leafs. All, in my experience ...
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Do electric cars have OBDII interfaces?
For passenger cars in the US, the OBD2 interface has been mandated for many years. The interface allows you to query a lot of car data from the computer using a scanner tool. The OBD2 system also sets ...
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PHEV Vehicule - What happens if you hit 0% battery?
Our Hyundai Ionic, when we do a lot of highway (with no charge opportunity), will sometimes go pretty low on battery, even while its been using fuel for a good while.
Like we go down to 4%.
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Fiat 500e charging EV discharged battery below "standard" charge level
I'm trying to revive Fiat 500e EV battery which is discharged after not using it for 3 months (second reason was bad 12V battery).
I've disassembled whole battery pack below car and I have access to ...
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Honda BR-V v 1.5L Manual 2016 (India)
Does the Oil Life indicator function works on Honda BR-V v 1.5L (India) .
If it works can you tell me the procedure how to bring Oil life indicator on its multi information display.
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Hyundai Ioniq charger: How does it deal with weather?
My carpark is open to elements so should I be worried by elements affecting my plug in cable?
Like I would guess with rain it would be fine, but I'm in quebec so does it deal well with -30C ...
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Heatpipe in Motor shaft [closed]
I stumbled across this Tesla Patent for a Heatpipe in the electric motor's rotor shaft in order to get the Heat out of the Rotor.
Does anyone know if Tesla is actually using this Technology in one of ...
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Fiat 500e 2017 charger
i just owned a Fiat 500e 2017 sport package... i wanted to make sure that the charger that come with it is the real original one and not imitative, as i saw charger with different style, how i can ...
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I can’t set time at my fiat 500e 2017
I recently owned a fiat 500e 2017 sport package, unfortunately when i click on the menu button to change the time (set time) the option doesn’t exist at all it only shows the charging schedule, charge ...
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I have a 20Kg frame, What sort of motor will i need to rip it?
With the driver the total weight is roughly 80kg. Im trying to build a drift tricicle and was wondering what sort of motor i should be looking at. I Plan on having a 2:1 ration to double my torque. ...
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Should I worry about the battery performance when not using my Xiaomi M365 not being used for a long time?
Before SARS-CoV-2 hit the world, I use to regularly ride my electrical scooter (Xiaomi M365) for commuting. Due to the epidemic the country entered an emergency state and we are all forced to sit @ ...
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Do electric cars corrode faster?
I am buying a new Peugeot e-208 (Full electric) and I noticed something strange in the contract:
Peugeot warrants all its new cars for 12 years against corrosion, but for electric cars they reduce the ...
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How do electric car batteries cope with the car standing idle?
I usually drive low-mileage runs and could easily charge an electric car at home.
But what happens when I go on holiday? I charge the car at home, drive to an airport, then leave the car in a car ...
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Question on Electric Vehicle speed control
I have a very limited knowledge on Automobiles.
Now, Imagine a ICE car on a straight road at constant speed. Suppose the engine rpm is 1000.
Suddenly the car has to climb a steep hill. Now the driver ...
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Why do Electric Vehicles have higher fuel efficiency at sub-highway speeds?
For consumer vehicles, it seems that most people understand that while conventional gasoline motors operate most efficiently at highway speeds, electric motors provide better mileage for "city" ...
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Any spare wheel/tire inside BMW i3?
Does BMW i3 has any spare wheel/tire in the car or in the trunk?
If not, is there any recommended way to carry a spare wheel/tire inside the car?
See related discussions here: https://www.mybmwi3....
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Recommended gasoline types for BMW i3 --- store gasolines to extend the range
What are the recommended gasoline types for BMW i3 2014 or BMW i3 2015?
I search online for a while, but I am not sure what are the types of gasoline we can use for BMW i3 2014 or BMW i3 2015?
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Why are high performance electric cars promoted as requiring no gearbox?
Why are high performance electric cars promoted as requiring no gearbox? Moreover, why don't they have gearboxes ("a gearbox" in this context implies a gearbox with multiple selectable gear ratios)?
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Maintenance Plugs
I was going through the FSAE International Rule-Book 2019 and encountered the term Tractive System Accumulator Container – Maintenance Plugs at section no. EV.3.3
I am actually a bit confused that ...
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Tractive System Measuring Point
What is meant by the term 'Measuring Points' when used in reference to the manufacturing of electric Formula Racing car. I googled and somehow got the sense that measuring points are certain terminals ...
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Park Break Cable Sensor
We are developing an autonomous vehicle as a university project. And we want to know if the parking brake cable is broken. I searched this on the internet. But I didn't find anything. Is there a ...
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Assessing battery condition on an EV
I'm considering the purchase of a used EV (electric vehicle, with no backup internal combustion engine).
From what I understand, the battery condition of an EV, and therefore its maximum range ...
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Is it plausible that 2000 kg of batteries are equivalent to 60 liters of gasoline?
Based on the energy per kg stored in a battery and gasoline; the efficiency of the electric and thermal engine and other factors, after some calculations I reached the conclusion that 60 liters of ...
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What happens when an electric vehicle's battery die?
Common lithium ion batteries seem to have a life span of couple years. Does the same apply to EVs? If so, wouldn't it be costly to replace them (as they tend to be the most expensive part of the ...
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Batteries for electric vehicles commonly available much like gasoline [closed]
I mostly want to focus on the practical / mechanical perspective of this question.
I have thought already many times on buying a small electric motorcycle for daily commute etc but i wouldn't min to ...
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Can you "warm up" an electric car in icy weather?
I'm in New England, and the latest snow/sleet/ice storm just left four inches. I did what I usually do with my two conventional gas cars: start them, move them to the street, clean off most of the ...
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What happens when one hugely exceeds towing capacity of an electric vehicle?
I've came across stunts with Tesla X towing huge weight: over 100 tons of muck and even a Boeing Dreamliner jet. I haven't found any clue as to one or the other video being rigged, so I assume the ...
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On Board Diagnostics-II for Electric Vehicles
I'm learning about OBDII, and I'm wondering whether it is valid on EV's too.
According to Wikipedia's PIDs article, the Service 01 PID 51 (or Fuel Type) has a value 8 that means that the fuel type ...
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2015 Fiat 500e maintenance schedule - 15K mile interval OK?
I just bought a 2015 Fiat 500e (the electric version) with 25K miles. Before I bought it, the dealership had it fully serviced and inspected. I also had a pre-purchase inspection that showed no ...
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Why don't plug-in vehicles have multiple sockets?
I've noticed the majority of electric / PHEVs have charging points at the front or left side of the vehicle. Given the layout of my driveway, this is really inconvenient for me. I'd ideally like the ...
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Portable EV chargers with "normal" US/Can 230V plugs?
I've put in my down payment for my first EV, and now have two years to buy the add-ons while it arrives (yes, two years).
My garage already has a 230V/100A pony panel, so I'm going to have a NEMA 14-...
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