Glossary / General

kilowatt hour battery

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Think of the battery like a big rechargeable pack. The more kilowatt-hours it has, the farther your electric car can go before you have to plug it in again.

Technical Definition

A battery measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) indicates its energy storage capacity; a larger kWh rating generally allows an electric vehicle to travel farther before needing a recharge.

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