EV glossary
8 terms
- CCS1
- The fast-charging plug most non-Tesla EVs in North America used before automakers began switching to NACS.
- NACS (J3400)
- The Tesla-style plug now built into most new EVs.
- kW vs kWh
- kW is charging speed; kWh is how much energy the battery holds.
- Level 2
- 240-volt charging at home or work — full overnight.
- Heat pump
- A more efficient heater that helps winter range.
- Preconditioning
- Warming the battery before fast charging or driving.
- V2L / V2H
- Using the car’s battery to power devices or your home.
- 10–80%
- The fast part of a fast-charging session; charging slows after 80%.