Introduction to Electric Vehicle Gear Positions?

[VincentMarie]

Different electric vehicle models have different gear positions, but the basic ones that must be included are P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), and D (Drive). Some models also have an S (Sport) mode under the D gear. Related introduction: 1. Overview: An electric vehicle (BEV) refers to a vehicle that uses an onboard power source as its energy, drives the wheels with an electric motor, and meets all the requirements of road traffic and safety regulations. Due to its relatively smaller environmental impact compared to traditional vehicles, its prospects are widely optimistic, although current technology is not yet mature. 2. Key Components: Current, power regulator, electric motor, power transmission system, and driving system (Road). Progress has been made in the research and development of electric vehicle control systems, but breakthroughs are still needed in key components. The battery management system is an important part of the electric vehicle control system. Many domestic universities, research institutions, and companies are actively engaged in the R&D of battery management systems and have made significant progress.

[Kayla]

I've been driving an electric car for three years, and its gear design is particularly simple and clear. There are usually three main gears: D gear is for forward driving, just step on the accelerator and go; R gear is for reversing, and the screen will automatically pop up with a panoramic image; press P gear to lock the wheels when parking. Some cars have additional functions, such as the B gear in economy mode, which has strong automatic energy recovery when releasing the accelerator, making it almost unnecessary to step on the brake when driving in the city. The gear shifting methods vary among different brands, some use a rotary knob, while others operate on the steering column lever, and you can get used to it in just a few minutes. However, remember to step on the brake pedal when switching gears, safety first.

[SilasLynn]

The most noticeable difference when switching from a gasoline car to an electric vehicle is the significant simplification of gear controls. Mainstream EVs have largely eliminated traditional gear shift levers, opting instead for electronic steering column shifters or center console rotary controls. The core operations essentially boil down to four modes: the vehicle starts in default P (Park) mode, stepping on the brake shifts to D (Drive) for forward movement, R (Reverse) for backing up, and N (Neutral) only used for towing. Tesla's operating logic is most representative - a single button atop the wiper stalk controls everything. These designs dramatically streamline operation, proving particularly user-friendly for beginners while freeing up considerable center console space for storage compartments or wireless charging pads.

[LaPresley]

Researching the transmission structure of electric vehicles reveals that the characteristics of the electric motor eliminate the need for a complex gearbox. Thus, the gear system is essentially just electronic control commands: the P gear activates the parking lock, the R/D gear changes the motor's rotation direction, and the N gear completely disconnects the power. This design not only has a low failure rate but also frees up space for the battery pack. Some high-end models incorporate a one-pedal driving mode, achieving strong energy recovery effects similar to the traditional L gear through software, and have even eliminated the physical B gear button.

[TannerDella]

When I first encountered the gear shift of an electric vehicle, I was a bit confused since driving school only taught manual transmission. But in actual use, I found the design incredibly user-friendly - just a circular knob control: twist forward for Drive mode, twist backward for Reverse, Neutral in the middle, and a top button to lock into Park. The vehicle remains exceptionally stable when shifting into reverse, without the jerky feeling common in fuel-powered cars. At red lights, I switch to Neutral to let the motor rest, and with the electronic parking brake, there's absolutely no rolling. This interaction logic is particularly friendly for female drivers - just a finger movement completes the operation.