Introduction

Electromobility develops rapidly - new terms, abbreviations and technologies appear almost weekly. Many drivers are unsure about what is behind how AC shop, V2L or Soc sticks. In this comprehensive E-car flow Let us explain all the important terms around the electric car - clear and understandable!

 

A

AC shop (alternating current shop)

At the AC shop the electric car is loaded with alternating current - typically at home on a wall box or on public charging stations. Loading power: 3.7–22 kW.

 

adapter

A Load adapter Allows you to load on various socket and charging systems, e.g. B. CEE blue, CEE red or Schuko.

 

Battery (battery)

The heart of the electric car. Saves electrical energy in Lithium-ion cells or (less often) LFP or solid-body cells.

 

B

BMS (battery management system)

The BMS Monitor the battery, protects against overload, controls temperature and cell balance.

BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)

Abbreviation for Battery -electric vehicle - A car that drives exclusively with electricity (e.g. Tesla Model 3, VW Id.3, Hyundai Ioniq 5).

Bidirectional shop

Allows energy not only into the car, but also back to the power grid (Vehicle-to-Grid, V2G) or to dine (vehicle-to-home, V2H).

 

C

CCS (Combined Charging System)

The most widespread in Europe Charging For AC and DC shop.

CEE plug

Camping and industrial plug boxes (blue/red) for charging at parking spaces or construction power connections.

 

D

DC shop (DC store)

The Rapid shop From electric cars with DC. Charging services: 50–350 kW. Ideal for long distances.

Degradation

Natural loss of capacity of the battery over time. Influences reach and charging speed.

E

e-mobility

General term for all electrically powered vehicles-from electric cars to plug-in hybrids to e-bikes.

Eco mode

A Driving mode, the performance throttles and efficiency as well as reach increases.

 

F

FSD (Full Self Driving)

Extended driver assistance systems with autopilot functions-known from Tesla.

Solid body battery

Future technology with a fixed electrolyy layer - promises more reach, higher security and faster loading times.

G

G2V / V2G

Grid-to-vehicle (G2V): Energy from the network into the car. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): Energy from the car back into the net.

 

H

High-voltage system

The electrical system of the electric car (400 or 800 volts). Ensures short loading times and efficient flow of energy.

 

I

ICCB (in-cable control box)

Control box on the charging cable for safe charging at household sockets.

Ionity

European quick charge network with 150–350 kW charging power.

 

K

Kilowatts (KW) & Kilowatt hour (kWh)

kw: Power of the engine or charger. kWh: Saved energy in the battery - comparable to liter in the tank.

 

L

Charging power

The Speed ​​of the charging process, measured in kw. Depending on the battery, temperature, SoC and charging infrastructure.

Loading

Energy losses when charging - are typically 5–15 %.

 

M

MEB (modular electric drive construction kit)

VW architecture for electric cars (VW ID series, Skoda Enyaq, Audi Q4 e-tron).

 

O

On board charger (OBC)

Inverter in the car, the alternating current (AC) converted into direct current (DC).

 

P

Plug & Charge (PNC)

Loading without a card or app - the vehicle authentifies itself directly on the charging station.

 

Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)

Vehicle with a combined combustion and electric motor. Can be loaded externally.

 

R

Recuperation

Energy recovery when braking - the engine works as a generator and loads the battery.

Fear of range

Worry to stay with an empty battery. Largely unfounded with today's batteries and quick charging networks.

 

S

Soc (State of Charge)

Shows the Battery level in percent to.

SUC (Supercharger)

Tesla's in -house fast charging network with 150–250 kW charging power.

 

T

Type 2 plug

Standard connection in Europe for AC shop up to 22 kW.

 

V

V2L (Vehicle-to-Load)

E-cars can supply external devices (e.g. coffee machine, laptop) with 230 V-popular with campers.

 

W

Wall box

Private Charging station for at home. Safe and quickly and quickly with 11 or 22 kW.

 

Conclusion

The world of electromobility is full of technical terms - with this glossary Are you well prepared. Regardless of whether AC/DC shop, Recuperation, Bidirectional shop or CCS plug: The more you understand the terms, the easier everyday life becomes your electric car.

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