Glossary / General

instant torque

16 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

When you step on the gas in an electric car, it gives power right away without waiting.

Technical Definition

Instant torque refers to the immediate power delivery from an electric motor when you press the accelerator, allowing quick acceleration.

Hear It Discussed

"E-fee's are also heavier and that weight combined with instant torque can be really tough on tires and wear them much quicker."
Nissan Restructures, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Canadian Tesla Adventure Car Stuff Podcast 38:37

"with every electric car I drive, the first few hours or the first few days with it, the novelty of the instant torque and going so fast without making sound or vibrations is pretty cool."
Auction House President Kenneth Ahn Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 10:13

"...having an EV powertrain while off-roading because, as you said, like the instant torque and all that..."
S7E10 | Why Toyota Accelerating its EV Strategy now? What Do They Know That Others Don’t? AI Auto Podcast 05:06