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How do new energy vehicles work?
While the specifics of how an EV operates depends on what type of EV it is (i.e., whether it's a hybrid, battery electric, or fuel cell electric) they all work broadly the same way. All electric vehicles are powered by electric motors. It draws energy from a stack of batteries, which in most cases the electric car must be plugged in to charge. In early iterations of electric vehicles, these batteries were lead-acid, but today, most electric vehicles will use lithium-ion batteries because they are far superior and can store more energy.
In new energy vehicles (especially electric vehicles), the battery is usually located underneath the car. In a Tesla, for example, the batteries run along the floor. Due to the weight of the battery (a regular electric car is heavier than a regular gas car!), this helps adjust the car's center of gravity. Electric vehicles also typically have an auxiliary battery used to power the car's electronics, just like the battery in a traditional gas-powered vehicle. This way the lights, infotainment system and other functions can still work even if the main battery dies.
New energy electric vehicles are mainly divided into three types: pure electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).
