EV
Regenerative braking
EV braking that returns energy to the battery and reduces brake-pad wear.
Because EVs use regen to slow down, friction brake pads often last 80,000–150,000 km — three times longer than ICE pads. But the rotors can corrode from underuse. Inspect both: thick pads AND clean, flat rotors. Heavily worn EV pads suggest the car was driven without regen (towing, dragstrip, faulty system).
Related terms
State of Health (SoH)
The current usable capacity of an EV battery as a percentage of its original rated capacity.
Depth of Discharge (DoD)
How deeply an EV battery is regularly discharged — a key driver of degradation.
kWh (kilowatt-hour)
The unit for EV battery capacity — bigger number means more range.
Battery thermal management
How the EV cools and heats its battery pack — liquid systems outlast passive air systems.
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