Electric Car Battery Basics: Capacity, Charging and Range

You could think of the electric vehicle battery as the new gas tank. And while this comparison works on many levels, the analogy doesn't completely hold true. Americans who are considering the switch to electric cars and are struggling to understand the new technology should understand some fundamental facts about batteries before they buy an electric vehicle (EV). The three aspects of electric car batteries that consumers should understand are capacity, charging and range. Here's a brief overview of each one.

Capacity
An electric vehicle's battery capacity is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), the same unit your home electric meter ... Back to article