The weight of an electrician’s vehicle is determined by the totality of its components, including:
Battery:
* Batteries in electric vehicles typically consist of lithium-ion cells, which have high energy density.
* The weight of the battery greatly affects the overall weight of the vehicle.
Engine:
* Electric motors are typically lighter than internal combustion engines (ICEs) due to fewer moving parts.
* However, the power of electric motors is comparable to that of internal combustion engines, which leads to similar weight of some propulsion systems.
Frame and body:
* EV frames and bodies are often made from lightweight materials such as aluminum or composite materials to compensate for the weight of the battery.
Electronics:
* Electrical and electronic systems in electric vehicles, such as on-board chargers, inverters and control systems, add weight.
Chassis:
* The chassis of electric vehicles, including the transmission, suspension and brakes, is generally comparable to the weight of the chassis of cars with internal combustion engines.
Other components:
*Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), safety and entertainment systems also contribute to the vehicle’s overall weight.
In general, the weight of an electric vehicle is usually higher than that of a similar ICE vehicle due to the weight of the battery. However, by using lightweight materials and efficient design, electric vehicles can compensate for this additional weight and provide comparable performance characteristics.