Do Electric Vehicles Have Idle Speed?
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Pure electric vehicles do not have an idle speed function. Power of Electric Vehicles Without Idle Speed: Electric vehicles are powered by electric motors, which start rotating as soon as power is supplied, eliminating the energy loss from idling and improving economic efficiency. The two types of power systems are different, and so are their corresponding technical concepts. For fuel-powered engines, idle speed is set to maintain operation without stalling when unloaded, and the speed increases when loaded. Introduction to Vehicle Idle Speed: Idle speed refers to an operating condition of a vehicle. When the engine runs without load, it is called idle speed, which means the vehicle is in neutral gear. The engine speed during idle is referred to as idle speed. Idle speed can be adjusted by modifying parameters such as the throttle size. Idle speed essentially means the engine is 'running but not producing power.'
Gasoline vehicles at idle are in a state where the engine runs without load, burning fuel, but pure electric vehicles don't have a traditional engine at all. When an electric car stops, the drive motor completely shuts down, just like turning off an electric fan—completely powered off. The closest equivalent state would be the few seconds when you're stopped at a red light with the brake pressed—during this time, power is only supplied to the air conditioning and infotainment system, while the drive system is fully dormant, consuming no electricity and without the vibrations typical of gasoline cars. However, many new electric vehicles now feature simulated idle functions, such as the creep effect when releasing the brake, which is actually a program-controlled slow-moving mode and entirely different from a gasoline car burning fuel while idling.
