Glossary / Engine

single motor

16 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The car has one electric motor that drives the wheels. This makes it cheaper and simpler, but it’s not as powerful or fast as cars with two motors.

Technical Definition

A single‑motor configuration means the vehicle’s electric drivetrain uses one motor to power all wheels, typically producing less torque and lower performance compared to dual‑motor setups.

Hear It Discussed

"...I drove the 35 grand EV version, which was like a single motor. And I thought this is actually a really nice little car."
CarCast+Edmunds - Porsche GT3 S/C and comparison test of Jeep Cherokee vs. Hyundai Tucson vs. Toyota RAV4. CarCast 37:18

"the S05 is a compact crossover, starting at 37,990, single motor or dual motor, and 303 miles, or almost 500 kilometres of range."
BRIEFLY: Renault, Waymo, Deepal In UK & more | 28 Feb 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 06:27

"And if we get one for in the 40s, that would be really, really cool. Yeah, that's, that's a single motor."
Is The 2027 R2 Going To Make Or Break Rivian? | Ep. 342 TFL Car Chat 21:05