terms. Of course there are more technical terms but these are the basics. 

Alternating Current (AC) is a type of electrical current, in which the direction of the flow of electrons switches back and forth at regular intervals or cycles.

Refueling an electric car's battery with electricity, not gas. The time a battery takes to charge depends on the size of the battery in kWh and the amount of electric current being supplied. Elec [..]

 An electric vehicle charging station, also called EV (Electric Vehicle) charging station, electric recharging point, charging point and EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment), which supplies electr [..]

Direct Current - an electric current of constant direction. Electric car motors are either DC or AC, with DC motors generally being less expensive to buy and simpler to use on an electric car.

Is an Electric Vehicle that operates on 100% electicity like the Nissan Leaf. They offer limited ranges and most are around 100 miles as of 2014; however, ranges are expected to increase in the coming [..]

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment to connect electric vehicles for charging.

Internal Combustion Engine - an engine powered through the burning of fossil fuels. The term 'ICE' is often used as shorthand for any vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, whethe [..]

A car that integrates a small battery and an electric motor to enhance the efficiency of the engine. The Toyota Prius is by far the most successful hybrid vehicle. The battery’s charge is maintained b [..]

Kilowatt-hour - a unit of energy equivalent to the energy transferred or expended in one hour by one kilowatt of power. Electric car battery size is measured in kilowatt-hours, so think of it as the e [..]