What Causes an Electric Vehicle to Slow Down and Lose Power?

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MacAlaina
07/29/25 10:24am
Possible reasons for an electric vehicle slowing down and losing power: Demagnetization of the motor: Power attenuation, reduced speed, and lack of strength when climbing slopes. Overloading forces the motor to operate under strain, causing the magnets to "escape" during operation, weakening magnetic force, resulting in slower speed and reduced power. Electric vehicles have specific load capacity standards. If overloaded, the vehicle might seem fine initially, but upon subsequent use, it may struggle to reach normal speeds. Forcing the motor to bear excessive loads can cause damage that is difficult to recover from. Low battery charge: Insufficient output current leads to inadequate power and sluggish performance. The controller has a certain under-voltage protection function. Insufficient tire pressure: When the tire pressure of an electric vehicle is too low, the contact area between the tire and the ground increases, leading to greater resistance during movement, making the vehicle feel underpowered.
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