Here are some key Electric Vehicle components (and their terminology explained):
- Connecter box - where the plug is connected to main current
- Power inverter - changes DC into AC (battery = DC, motor =AC)
- Transformer - DC-DC converter which changes 400V (from engine) into 12V (for the auxiliary, e.g. AC, lights etc)
- Battery charger - the device that converts AC 220V to DC 400V to charge the battery
- Electric motor
- Reducer - this is the speed reduction gear (like a gearbox). The gear ratio is fixed, front and reverse