How Electric Cars Work Will Blow Your Mind - Press to pass

Electric cars are simple, but very effective. We explain how they work

Last Updated: 18 Oct 2018

The power from the battery is delivered to the electric motor through its controller, which in turn is connected to the accelerator pedal. The amount of movement in the pedal determines how much power the controller sends to the motor, which determines how fast the car goes.

But you'll get a helping hand when it comes to slowing down.

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