| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | AC | alternating current electricity |
| 2. | adapter | piece that changes connector fit |
| 3. | aerodynamics | how air moves around car |
| 4. | alignment | wheel angle adjustment |
| 5. | all-wheel drive | power sent to all wheels |
| 6. | amp | unit of electrical current |
| 7. | anode | battery electrode during discharge |
| 8. | app | phone program for car control |
| 9. | backup camera | rear view camera system |
| 10. | battery | stores electricity for driving |
| 11. | blind-spot monitor | system warning of hidden cars |
| 12. | Bluetooth | short-range wireless connection |
| 13. | cable | flexible wire for charging |
| 14. | capacity | total energy the battery holds |
| 15. | cell | single battery unit |
| 16. | charger | device that refills the battery |
| 17. | charging | putting electricity into the battery |
| 18. | climate | heating and cooling system |
| 19. | converter | device changing electrical form |
| 20. | current | flow of electric charge |
| 21. | dashboard | panel showing driving information |
| 22. | DC fast charging | high-power direct current charging |
| 23. | degradation | loss of battery capacity |
| 24. | destination charging | charging at a stopover |
| 25. | diagnostics | tests finding vehicle problems |
| 26. | display | screen showing vehicle data |
| 27. | drag | air resistance against motion |
| 28. | drivetrain | parts that move the car |
| 29. | eco mode | setting for efficient driving |
| 30. | efficiency | energy used per distance |
| 31. | electrolyte | material carrying ions in battery |
| 32. | EPA range | official estimated driving distance |
| 33. | fast charging | high-speed battery charging |
| 34. | firmware | low-level device software |
| 35. | front-wheel drive | power sent to front wheels |
| 36. | frunk | front storage compartment |
| 37. | grid | electricity supply network |
| 38. | heat pump | efficient cabin heating system |
| 39. | home charging | charging at home |
| 40. | idle fee | charge for staying plugged in |
| 41. | immobilizer | system preventing unauthorized start |
| 42. | inverter | device converting electrical current |
| 43. | J1772 | common AC charging connector |
| 44. | key fob | remote key device |
| 45. | kilowatt | unit of power |
| 46. | lane keeping | system helping stay centered |
| 47. | Level 1 | basic household charging |
| 48. | Level 2 | faster home or public charging |
| 49. | lithium-ion | common rechargeable battery chemistry |
| 50. | load balancing | sharing power across chargers |
| 51. | maintenance | routine care and service |
| 52. | module | group of battery cells |
| 53. | motor | machine that drives the wheels |
| 54. | MPGe | electric efficiency comparison metric |
| 55. | NACS | North American charging connector |
| 56. | navigation | route guidance system |
| 57. | occupancy | whether a charger is in use |
| 58. | odometer | meter showing total distance |
| 59. | off-peak | time with lower electricity demand |
| 60. | one-pedal driving | driving mostly with accelerator |
| 61. | outlet | place supplying electrical power |
| 62. | payload | maximum weight carried |
| 63. | peak power | highest charging or output power |
| 64. | plug | connector inserted for charging |
| 65. | port | socket where charging begins |
| 66. | preconditioning | warming or cooling before driving |
| 67. | proximity key | key detected when nearby |
| 68. | public charging | charging away from home |
| 69. | range | distance possible on one charge |
| 70. | rear-wheel drive | power sent to rear wheels |
| 71. | recall | manufacturer safety repair campaign |
| 72. | regeneration | energy recovery while slowing |
| 73. | remote start | starting vehicle from a distance |
| 74. | remote unlock | unlocking vehicle from afar |
| 75. | roaming | using another charging network |
| 76. | rolling resistance | tire resistance while rolling |
| 77. | service | inspection or repair work |
| 78. | session | single charging event |
| 79. | smart charging | charging managed by software |
| 80. | socket | receptacle for a plug |
| 81. | software | programs controlling vehicle functions |
| 82. | speedometer | gauge showing current speed |
| 83. | state of charge | battery charge level |
| 84. | Supercharger | Tesla fast charging network |
| 85. | tariff | price plan for electricity |
| 86. | telematics | remote vehicle data system |
| 87. | tire pressure | air level in tires |
| 88. | torque | turning force from the motor |
| 89. | towing | pulling a trailer or load |
| 90. | traction | grip between tires and road |
| 91. | update | new software version installed |
| 92. | utility | company supplying electricity |
| 93. | valet mode | restricted driving mode |
| 94. | voice control | spoken command system |
| 95. | voltage | electrical pressure in a circuit |
| 96. | wallbox | home charging unit |
| 97. | warranty | maker’s repair promise |
| 98. | watt | unit of electrical power |
| 99. | Wi-Fi | wireless network connection |
| 100. | winter mode | setting for cold conditions |