Automotive glossary
Understand vehicle parts, features and the terms used in specifications.
Terms: 114
Brakes
Air conditioning and ventilation
Cooling systems
Drivetrain
Electrical and lighting
Engine and ignition
Oil, fluids and filters
Transmission and clutch
Wheels, steering and suspension
Electric and hybrid vehicles
- Electric Vehicle (EV)
- Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Range
- Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
- Charging Point / Charging Station
- DC Fast Charging (DCFC)
- Regenerative Braking
- Kilowatt (kW)
- Battery Capacity
- Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
- Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV)