Glossary of key terms EV JARGON Want to understand more about ŠKODA electric vehicles? Our jargon-busting A-Z glossary gives you all the information you need, straight from the experts. Alternating Current (AC) Flow of electric charge that periodically reverses direction. Direct Current (DC) Electric charge that flows in one direction. Electric vehicle (EV) An electric vehicle (EV), also referred to as an electric drive vehicle, is a vehicle which uses one or more electric motors for propulsion. Internal combustion engine (ICE) An engine that converts the chemical energy liberated through combustion of fuel, into a mechanical energy that is used to propel the vehicle (powered by petrol or, diesel). Mild hybrid electric vehicle (mHEV) In-between a conventional petrol vehicle and a full hybrid. A mild hybrid uses a smaller battery, and a motor-generator that can both create electricity and help boost the petrol engine’s output. Mild hybrid vehicles aren’t capable of all-electric propulsion. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Combination of conventional hybrid electric vehicle (electric motor, internal combustion engine) & all-electric vehicle (plug to connect to the electrical grid). Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Type of electric vehicle that uses energy stored in rechargeable battery packs for propulsion. Kilowatt hour (kWh) A KWh is storage of energy and similar to the size of a fuel tank in a petrol or diesel vehicle. The kilowatt hour (symbol kWh, kW⋅h or kW h) is a unit of energy equal to 3.6 mega joules. If energy is transmitted or used at a constant rate (power) over a period of time, the total energy in kilowatt hours is equal to the power in kilowatts multiplied by the time in hours. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Total cost of ownership (TCO) is a financial estimate intended to help buyers and owners determine the direct and indirect costs of a product or system. Electric Life (Elli) Elli is a Volkswagen group company (energy provider) which will take care of all related charging solutions including Wallbox installation and maintenance. Useful links Is an electric car right for me? Discover our exciting range of electric vehicles and what the future holds. FIND OUT MORE Be the first to know Stay in the loop and be the first to receive all the latest news about our EV range. KEEP ME INFORMED Contact us See also FIND A RETAILER BOOK A TEST DRIVE CALCULATE FINANCE DOWNLOAD A BROCHURE BUILD YOUR OWN Discover our range All-new ENYAQ iV FABIA ESTATE All-new FABIA HATCH SCALA OCTAVIA HATCH OCTAVIA ESTATE SUPERB HATCH SUPERB ESTATE KAMIQ KAROQ New KODIAQ ELECTRIC AND HYBRID CALCULATE SAVINGS & RANGE CALCULATE CHARGING TIME BUILD YOUR OWN Explore the range ENYAQ iV ENYAQ iV Experience SUPERB iV OCTAVIA iV VISION iV Charging overview Charging at home Charging stations Octopus Energy offer Powerpass charging Understanding battery range Electric Car Battery Guide Plug-in hybrid technology Government grants Electric & plug-in FAQs Electric car jargon ENYAQ iV video guides USED CARS APPROVED USED ŠKODA FIND A RETAILER BUY A SERVICE PLAN Offers and benefits Our used car range Used CITIGO Used FABIA Used RAPID Used SCALA Used OCTAVIA Used SUPERB Used YETI Used KAMIQ Used KAROQ Used ROOMSTER Used KODIAQ DISCOVER ŠKODA VIRTUAL SHOWROOM FIND A RETAILER KEEP ME INFORMED CONTACT US Explore the range Virtual showroom Small & city cars Hatchbacks Saloons Family cars Estate cars Small and compact SUVs SUVs Seven-seater cars vRS & SportLine 4x4 cars Our history Awards ŠKODA UK Motorsport ŠKODA cycling Reviews Driver's Seat Initiative Coronavirus (Covid-19) information Careers Independent Repairers FINANCE AND OFFERS NEW CAR OFFERS CALCULATE FINANCE REQUEST A QUOTE FIND A RETAILER Finance options explained What is a Personal contract plan (P What is Contract hire? What is Hire purchase? What is Finance lease? What is Lease purchase? What is 0% finance? What is Lease&Care? Motability Lease my ŠKODA OWNERS BOOK A SERVICE BUY A SERVICE PLAN OWNERS MANUAL FIND A RETAILER Your ŠKODA Servicing & maintenance offers ŠKODA Financial Services portal Servicing & maintenance Service plans Bespoke plans All-in service plan Accessories & merchandise How to videos ŠKODA Connect ŠKODA Connect LITE ŠKODA Insurance Roadside assistance Warranty EA189 service action WLTP FLEET COMPANY CAR CALCULATOR REQUEST A FLEET DEMO BUILD YOUR OWN FIND A RETAILER Welcome to ŠKODA Fleet Electric and hybrid cars Company car drivers Emergency services Explore the range FABIA SCALA OCTAVIA / OCTAVIA iV SUPERB / SUPERB IV KAMIQ KAROQ KODIAQ ENYAQ iV Contact fleet sales Request a fleet demo Driverline Services COMPLIANCE, INTEGRITY & PRIVACY Privacy statement Modern slavery act Gender pay gap report Code of conduct Motor industry code of practice End of life vehicles Whistleblower system Social Media Content Permissions ©2021 ŠKODA Auto a.s Who regulates us COVID-19 risk assessment Cookies