Why Do Electric Cars Accelerate Faster Than Gasoline Cars?

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NicoleDella
07/30/25 4:12am
Electric cars accelerate faster than gasoline cars for the following reasons: 1. Electric vehicles: The power source is the conversion of electrical energy into kinetic energy, which is transmitted directly and quickly without intermediate media, directly driving the wheels. 2. Gasoline cars: The power source is the conversion of fuel combustion into thermal energy, which is then transformed into mechanical energy for output. The mechanical energy is transmitted to the transmission through the friction of the clutch during rotation, and the transmission, through the action of gears, outputs the power via the differential's planetary gears and the drive shaft, completing the conversion and output of power. The entire process of power conversion and output in an engine involves many steps and multiple media, leading to increased energy loss.
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