Glossary / General

electric turbos

6 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Electric turbos are turbochargers that use a small electric motor to spin faster, so the car feels quicker when you press the gas pedal.

Technical Definition

Electric turbos use an electric motor to spin the turbocharger, reducing lag and improving throttle response compared to traditional exhaust‑driven turbos.

Hear It Discussed

"That the Turbo would arrive with two of that car's electric turbos. Yes. And indeed it has done."
News from the Munich motor show and our partnership with Bicester Motion #279 The Intercooler 14:10

"[1678.9s] tiene una potencia de [1680.3s] además trae un turbo compresor eléctrico [1682.9s] y 541 caballos de"
Goodwood, Retraso Toyota y Más Autos Y Más 27:58