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Are magnets used in electric cars?
I heard something about electric cars using magnets in their engine and was wondering if that was true. Do you know if EVs use magnets?
Kara Vanderbeek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A very, ahem, magnetic question. Yes, many electric cars do use magnets. An electric motor uses magnets to create motion and this motion is the initial source of
energy
for the engine. These types of motors are called permanent magnet motors and their magnets are considered rare earth magnets. However, due to supply issues, there’s been a recent push for motors without magnets such as induction motors. Induction motors use an electric current via copper wiring to create a magnetic field to power the motor. They’re cheaper but less efficient, requiring a larger battery.
Despite the lack of efficiency,
electric car
makers tend to be heading in this direction as it’s less invasive in terms of mining and more affordable. Whether you’re driving an electric car or gas-powered one, you’re going to want to make sure that you have the best insurance available to you. Super app,
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