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Do electric cars have a crankshaft?
So mechanically, it seems that electric cars are quite different from what I'm used to. I'm learning that many familiar components are absent, like, for instance, do electric cars have a crankshaft?
Chanice Boyd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re right; electric cars are a whole different ball game. Electric cars don’t need or have a crankshaft.
The internal combustion engine in a classic car is very different from the electric motor in an all-electric vehicle. In an internal combustion engine, small amounts of fuel mix with are and create mini-explosions to drive a series of pistons. These very pistons move a crankshaft connected to a gearbox that produces movements in the wheels.
The complexity of a gas-fueled vehicle tends to create a lot of lost energy and heat waste. Combustion engines do not promote energy efficiency.
On the other hand,
electric vehicles
have far fewer moving parts and do not have a crankshaft. EV motors consist of a central rotor connected to a single gear that causes a reaction in the motor as soon as the accelerator is pushed. There is almost little to no energy loss due to the friction of moving parts created by parts like pistons and crankshafts. This is why they are far more efficient than their fueled counterparts.
Along with fewer moving parts, electric motors are very reliable and require little maintenance if any. Since you’re interested in learning more about electric cars, let Jerry help you find out how owning an EV may affect your insurance.
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