Charger: Plugged into a 120 or 240 VAC household outlet, the
charger converts alternating current to direct current to charge
the EV batteries. Batteries: Sealed or flooded, and in an array
of possible chemistry types and voltages, the battery bank
stores and provides the energy for the vehicle. Controller: The
brains of the propulsion system, the controller adjusts the
amount of energy sent to the motor based on input from the
throttle potbox. Potbox: Converts the motion of the throttle
pedal into an electrical signal for the controller. Motor: The
brawn of the EV, a DC or AC electric motor converts electrical
energy into mechanical energy to move the vehicle. Transmission:
Mounted to the electric motor the same way it would mount to a
gasoline engine, the gearbox transfers power and torque to the
drive wheels. Main Contactor: The EV’s main on/off control, this
relay is often controlled by a standard key switch.
Instrumentation: The right meters are crucial to keeping tabs on
your EV’s performance. Standard