Glossary / Electrical

battery capacity

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Battery capacity is the amount of energy a car’s battery can hold. A larger number means the car can drive farther before needing to recharge.

Technical Definition

Battery capacity, measured in kilowatt‑hours (kWh), indicates how much energy the vehicle’s battery can store, directly influencing its electric range.

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