Understanding the Core Componenets of Electric Vehicles

Abstract

This chapter explores the complex anatomy of electric vehicles (EVs) and explores the essential components of these innovative machines. The chapter provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the basic elements of an electric vehicle and illuminates the unique characteristics and functions that distinguish electric motors from traditional internal combustion engines (ICE). The chapter explores the role of the electric motor as the heart of the vehicle, converting electrical energy into mechanical motion with remarkable efficiency and precision. It discusses the different types of electric motors commonly used in electric vehicles, from asynchronous motors to permanent magnet synchronous motors, and explains their advantages and limitations. The chapter also introduces the critical role of the battery, which supplies the electric motor and auxiliary systems.