And all that
instant electric torque lets you point and shoot between corners with ease.
It won't be a slouch, either, with an expected 201 horsepower and 291 pound - feet of that awesome
instant electric torque.
We imagine
the instant electric torque, minimal weight to move around, and open - air sensations will make for a thrilling drive right off the line.
> Performance and 0 - 60mph time -
Instant electric torque makes the i3 quite brisk despite its unusual proportions - 62mph arrives in 7.3 sec, or 8.1 sec for the slightly heavier range - extended model.
Not exact matches
Tesla also quotes the long - range RWD configuration of the Model 3 to hit 0 - 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, thanks in part to the
instant torque delivered by the vehicle's
electric motor.
Electric motors give electric cars instant torque, creating strong and smooth accel
Electric motors give
electric cars instant torque, creating strong and smooth accel
electric cars
instant torque, creating strong and smooth acceleration.
«With the dawn of new and advanced energy storage, we will soon see supercars —
electric race cars with
instant torque — that accelerate in a blink of an eye and reach top speeds of 200 mph or more.
The strong,
instant torque that an
electric motor provides in low - speed driving was a pleasure.
The
electric motor and lithium - ion battery now have four modes operable from the Manettino control on the center console: Qualify delivers maximum performance for a shorter period of time, Long Run ensures consistent performance for longer periods of time, Fast Charge rejuvenates the battery more quickly, and Manual Boost provides, «
instant maximum
torque delivery.»
Kia says that this «through - the - road» hybrid system also helps reduce turbo lag thanks to the
electric motor's
instant torque, while also helping fuel economy through regenerative braking.
The all -
electric power train provides
instant, addicting acceleration with 100 %
torque at any speed, and silently!
Most of the time you don't get the advantage of the
instant torque from the
electric motor, instead, before there's any acceleration, the gearbox needs to kick down to the correct gear as the electronics decide just how much of each power source it wants to use.
And while the
torque fill from the
electric drivetrain (the function that uses the motor's
instant torque delivery to disguise the low - down lag of those enormous turbos) is very impressive, once you've got the engine spinning above 4000rpm this technology just isn't a factor — on the road, at least.
The low centre of gravity should help the handling balance and performance is likely to be spritely beyond its numbers thanks to the
instant torque characteristic of
electric motors.
That's the benefit of the
instant torque delivery of the
electric motor.
As the powertrain already produces a combined 1500hp and with
electric propulsion providing
instant torque from the Direct Drive system, we did not have to go as extreme on ICE power.
This lack of mass means that, despite the GTE's supposedly
instant torque, which only an
electric motor can provide, the GTI responds more enthusiastically to throttle inputs.
The addition of
electric power generates
instant torque for faster acceleration, enhancing the already impressive performance of the 740e.
Sport increases throttle response and tightens steering feel a tad, but this car feels more at home cruising in
electric vehicle (EV) mode than it does trying to go fast in a straight line, which it still does reasonably well thanks to the
instant torque of the
electric motor.
Electric motors generate
instant and full
torque from standstill, leading to stunning response and acceleration times.
Working in tandem, the
electric motor's job was to provide
instant torque off the line, or a burst of acceleration for overtaking.
The
instant torque from the
electric motor, the single gear transmission, and regenerative braking create a very digital driving experience, and one that is both enjoyable and convenient.
Factor in the
instant torque delivery of
electric motors, and the Tesla is able to easily beat the Jeep in each of the four races.
The car's low mass combined with the
instant - on nature of
electric torque makes this one quickly accelerating little compact.
The
instant torque from the
electric motors moves the van at a very brisk rate when leaving a stop.
We love the sounds generated by the 3.5 L V6; it's strong, powerful, and when paired with the
instant torque of the
electric motors, works seamlessly.
Taking advantage of the additional,
instant and continuously available
torque from the
electric motor, the Optima Hybrid uses 10 per cent less fuel on the combined cycle, 28 per cent less on the urban cycle and produces 21 per cent less CO2 than the 1.7 - litre diesel Optima automatic.
You'll find pure -
electric mode quick enough around town, helped by that
instant torque that is such a strong feature of
electric motors.
The Kangoo ZE is available in standard and Maxi length and both feature a 60bhp
electric motor that has 226Nm of
instant torque, so it feels brisk away from the lights.
In fact, turbo lag was so nonexistent that we wondered if the truck was also hybridized, with a small
electric motor providing
instant torque while the turbo spooled up.
Similarly, the secret to the AMG GT sedan's pace is the addition of an
electric motor that works in tandem with its 4.0 - litre twin - turbo V8 to provide
instant torque whether from standstill or at speed.
The
electric motor of the i3 was designed for
instant power, delivering 170hp with a
torque of 184 lb - ft.
For starters, the
torque curve for an
electric motor is totally flat, with maximum twist created the
instant you touch the long pedal to the right.
Don't forget:
electric power equals
instant torque.
With
instant torque from its front - mounted 200 - horsepower
electric motor, the Kona Electric with the larger battery pack accelerates from zero to 62 mph in just 7.6
electric motor, the Kona
Electric with the larger battery pack accelerates from zero to 62 mph in just 7.6
Electric with the larger battery pack accelerates from zero to 62 mph in just 7.6 seconds.
Driven mainly by small petrol engines paired to an
electric motor, hybrids provide drivers the
instant torque of an
electric motor but without the range anxiety that comes with EV ownership.
Electric motors at the front and rear axles generate a combined output of 400PS and 700N · m of
instant torque, delivering sports car acceleration (0 - 60 mph in about 4 seconds) and the all - weather, all - surface benefits of all - wheel drive.
The 5.5 - foot - long (1.6 m), 435 - pound (198 kg) pack supplies energy to an advanced
electric drive unit capable of 373 lb - ft of
instant torque (506 Nm) to propel the vehicle.
If you've read much of our EV coverage, you know that the
instant torque and smooth, silent operation makes
electric cars entertaining drivers.
It gamely responded to the accelerator, using its 117 pound - feet of
instant - on
electric torque to propel itself ever upward, remaining unfazed by the cruelty of hill starts caused by stop signs at each cross street.
The
instant torque from the
electric motor propelled the car harder than a gasoline engine would, and the brakes grabbed quickly, making the C - Max Energi wobble on its suspension.
In sport mode, the
electric motors and 1.5 liter three cylinder combine to make 367 horsepower and
instant torque.
Responsive passing acceleration that benefits from the
instant torque of the
electric motor and the E-CVT's ability to quickly find the optimal gear ratio enhance the driving experience.
The Note e-Power is propelled by its
electric motor and reportedly offers
electric - drive benefits: a heavy dose of
instant torque and a driving experience consistent with a fully
electric powertrain.
When it's running, the petrol motor lends the car aural character as well as pace, with the
electric motor tangibly filling in the low - end
torque gaps and letting it punch out of corners with more or less
instant throttle response.
Hybrid vehicles with automatic stop - start use a powerful
electric motor that can provide
instant torque to both start the engine and start the car moving from a stop.
Featuring an advanced Hybrid system with an intelligent all - wheel drive system, the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid will offer unparalleled traction and has
instant torque from the
electric motor.
If you're looking for something that can make blasts between stoplights fun, look no further than the all -
electric, all - wheel drive Tesla Model S. Thanks to the
instant torque available from the
electric motors, the Model S P100D can sprint from 0 to 60 miles per hour in only 2.5 seconds (provided you're willing to sacrifice some of its 315 miles of range).
Characteristic of
electric motors, the
torque is «
instant» and available from 0 rpm.
Electric motors are particularly appreciated for their near - instant torque; the electric side of the Malibu Hybrid (there are two motors) can propel the car up to 50 mph before the gasoline engine k
Electric motors are particularly appreciated for their near -
instant torque; the
electric side of the Malibu Hybrid (there are two motors) can propel the car up to 50 mph before the gasoline engine k
electric side of the Malibu Hybrid (there are two motors) can propel the car up to 50 mph before the gasoline engine kicks in.