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What gear should an electric car be in when parking without a P gear?

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ReidDella

07/30/25 6:52am

If an electric car does not have a P gear, you can shift to N gear (neutral) and then engage the handbrake. The correct parking procedure is to shift to neutral after the car has stopped, engage the handbrake, turn off the ignition, and remove the key. N (Neutral): Neutral gear. When the gear lever is placed in the "N" position, the power between the engine and the transmission is cut off. For brief stops, you can place the lever in this position and engage the handbrake, allowing your right foot to move away from the brake pedal for a short rest. Electric car gear positions explained: P gear: When parking an automatic car, shift to P gear. The P gear uses a mechanical device to lock the car's rotating parts, preventing movement. Additionally, engage the handbrake fully to ensure the car does not move. N gear: Neutral gear, used for temporary stops (e.g., waiting at a red light). To prevent the car from rolling on a slope, keep the brake pedal pressed when in N gear. R gear: Reverse gear, used when reversing. Unlike manual cars, you cannot use a semi-clutch; pay special attention to controlling the accelerator pedal when reversing. D gear: Drive gear, also known as the forward gear. In D gear, the automatic transmission shifts automatically based on speed and throttle input, making it suitable for normal driving. S gear: Sport gear. In S gear (sport mode), the transmission shifts freely, keeping the engine at higher RPMs for longer periods, allowing the car to move at lower gears and higher RPMs for greater acceleration.

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