How electric vehicles work

Instead of a fuel cap, there’s a safety socket for the electrical cable to plug into.

Your EV and battery talk to one another at all times to keep things moving via the BMS.

Heated seats are an efficient way to keep you cozy without wasting valuable battery power.

In Canada, an available heat pump generates warmth for the cabin as efficiently as possible, in addition to the resistive electric heater on the coldest days.

Each electric vehicle is equipped with an high-voltage cable that connects the charging socket to the battery and allows power to flow.

We use lithium-ion rechargeable batteries to keep our EVs moving. Each one holds a charge that will keep going for up to an estimated 400 km.* You can find yours under the floor, where it doesn’t take up space you need for people and cargo.

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*Combined range estimate based on preliminary testing by Volkswagen, in accordance with Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) guidelines.  At the time of publication, NRCan had not yet certified these ratings. Please refer to NRCan’s 2020 Fuel Consumption Guide for more information and approved, official ratings when they are available.  Full battery charge is required. Actual driving range will vary based on driving and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details.  Le is gasoline litre equivalent.}

The heart of an electric vehicle is the electric motor, gearbox, and power electronics. All these parts can be found under the hood.