{"id":58417,"date":"2023-08-24T19:54:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T09:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/?post_type=guides&#038;p=58417"},"modified":"2023-08-24T19:54:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T09:54:15","slug":"how-do-electric-vehicles-work","status":"publish","type":"guides","link":"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/guides\/how-do-electric-vehicles-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How do electric vehicles work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id='block-header-basic-block_28f2d8e8131764373e01813d9a0fecc9'  class='flexi-block header-basic-block py-8 lg:py-16 relative '>\n\n\n    <div class=\"relative \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container flex flex-col mx-auto    justify-end py-11 md:py-9 lg:py-11 \">\n\t\t<div class=\"first-mt-0 \">\n                            <h1 class=\"h2 lg:h3 !mb-0\">\n                    How do electric vehicles work?                <\/h1>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative flex flex-wrap justify-between w-full mx-auto\">\n    <div class=\"w-full py-5 breadcrumbs\">\n        <nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_8d17632a915bfbe30fd651dd41bd7fe2'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <p style=\"text-align: center;\">There can be no denying that electric vehicles are the future. These cars are becoming an increasingly more common sight on our roads, helping drivers to reduce the impact that they have on the environment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">How do these electric vehicles work, though? We thought we would take a closer look.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id='block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-full-width-block_59479ec1ef70ea2dc9f58a797fcce8fe'  class='bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-full-width-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16'>\n\t<div class=\"relative z-10 flex flex-wrap w-full max-w-3xl m-auto  flex-col-reverse lg:flex-row image-left\">\n\n        \n            <div class=\"w-full pt-20 img-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 image-left lg:pt-0 \">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/zappi-connected-dark-mobile-910x1024-1.jpeg\" class=\"w-full h-full load-hidden block object-cover \" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/zappi-connected-dark-mobile-910x1024-1.jpeg 910w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/zappi-connected-dark-mobile-910x1024-1-267x300.jpeg 267w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/zappi-connected-dark-mobile-910x1024-1-768x864.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/zappi-connected-dark-mobile-910x1024-1-600x675.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/zappi-connected-dark-mobile-910x1024-1-222x250.jpeg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n\n        \n        \n            <div class=\"container flex items-center justify-center mx-auto lg:w-1\/2 pt-20 lg:py-30 2xl:py-75\">\n                <div class=\"w-full lg:max-w-[27rem] xl:max-w-md first-mt-0 px-2.5 lg:px-0 last-mb-0 content-wrapper load-hidden\">\n                    <h2>What are the parts of electric vehicles?<\/h2>\n<p>Electric vehicles have up to 90% fewer moving parts than a standard internal combustion alternative, and the essential parts include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Motor<\/strong><br \/>\nThe motor is what powers the vehicle. These engines can be either Direct Current or Alternating Current, although AC is the most common.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inverter<\/strong><br \/>\nThis helps to turn Direct Current into Alternating Current.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drivetrain<\/strong><br \/>\nElectric vehicles only need a single-speed transmission, sending the power directly from the motor to the wheels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Batteries<\/strong><br \/>\nThese are an essential part of electric vehicles, storing the electricity required to power the motor. The higher the kW of the battery, the further the vehicle will be able to travel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charger<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is how drivers charge the batteries and will connect to either your mains outlet or a dedicated charging point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        \n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_292759ab40e78c1e5706a5d550744222'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">How does the engine work?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Unlike traditional combustion engines, electric vehicles do not require any fuel. Instead, the car is powered by batteries which store electricity. In turn, these rechargeable batteries then power the motor, which turns the wheels and drives the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Electric vehicles are able to accelerate at a much faster rate than traditional cars, which makes them a fantastic choice for use around town and on long journeys.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"mt-3 mr-2 btn  !bg-green !border-green !text-greydark \">Get in touch<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id='block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-full-width-block_50f331edee3c75f46b5ff6d8b41344d9'  class='bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-full-width-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16'>\n\t<div class=\"relative z-10 flex flex-wrap w-full max-w-3xl m-auto  flex-col-reverse lg:flex-row-reverse image-right\">\n\n        \n            <div class=\"w-full pt-20 img-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 image-left lg:pt-0 \">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"639\" height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/11\/c41882f67aa8b3ffb5d9-e1669326737717.jpg\" class=\"w-full h-full load-hidden block object-cover \" alt=\"zappi smart regs\" style=\"opacity: 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/11\/c41882f67aa8b3ffb5d9-e1669326737717.jpg 639w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/11\/c41882f67aa8b3ffb5d9-e1669326737717-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/11\/c41882f67aa8b3ffb5d9-e1669326737717-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/11\/c41882f67aa8b3ffb5d9-e1669326737717-167x250.jpg 167w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n\n        \n        \n            <div class=\"container flex items-center justify-center mx-auto lg:w-1\/2 pt-20 lg:py-30 2xl:py-75\">\n                <div class=\"w-full lg:max-w-[27rem] xl:max-w-md first-mt-0 px-2.5 lg:px-0 last-mb-0 content-wrapper load-hidden\">\n                    <h3>How do you charge electric vehicles?<\/h3>\n<p>Electric vehicles can be charged either through a traditional socket in your home or via a dedicated car charging unit. The three types of chargers include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plug socket<\/strong><br \/>\nThis type of charger plugs directly into your home\u2019s wall socket. However, this is often the slowest way to charge your electric vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Socketed<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is a charge point that will allow drivers to plug in either a Type 1 or a Type 2 cable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tethered<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is very similar to a socketed charger, but it comes with a tethered cable attached that has either a Type 1 or a Type 2 connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are also three different speeds of charging; Slow, which is usually up to 3 kW and is designed for overnight charging. Fast is between 7 kW and 22 kW and is typically found in public places such as supermarkets or car parks. Rapid charging is the quickest type, but it is only compatible with electric vehicles that have a compatible charger.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        \n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_26822d2b1269ce733349d65ae9f221d5'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">What about hybrid vehicles?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hybrid electric vehicles are a mix of both traditional internal combustion engines and electric motors. Rather than being charged via a socket, the batteries are recharged when the standard engine is being used or through regenerative braking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Thanks to the extra power provided by the electric motor, hybrid vehicles can often have a smaller capacity engine, while they also have a greater fuel economy without sacrificing performance.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <div id='block-cta-block-block_66ac980bfc859c5e3610c4a1e49c64c0'  class='flexi-block cta-block-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16'>\n        <div class=\"container flex flex-wrap mx-auto\">\n                            <div class=\"relative w-full lg:w-2\/6 py-10 pl-10 pr-13 md:p-14 xl:p-17 rounded-2.5xl mb-2.5 lg:mb-0 cta-content bg-green\">\n                                            <div class=\"z-10 flex flex-col flex-wrap items-start self-start w-full lg:max-w-xs first-mt-0\">\n                            <h4>Ready to discover the benefits 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