The Electric Car

What powers an electric car?

• Gasoline

• Electricity

• Diesel

• Solar energy

Which part of an electric car converts electricity into motion?

• Engine

• Battery

• Transmission

• Exhaust pipe

What is the primary advantage of electric cars over gasoline cars?

• Lower cost

• Faster acceleration

• Zero emissions

• Longer range

An electric car is a ​ (a)   that runs on ​ (b)   instead of gasoline or diesel. It uses an electric ​ (c)   powered by ​ (d)   to move.

• vehicle
• electricity
• motor
• batteries

Electric cars use ​ (a)   batteries to power an electric motor, which then turns the ​ (b)   to make the car move. These batteries can be charged by ​ (c)   the car into an electrical outlet or ​ (d)   station.

• wheels
• charging
• plugging
• rechargable

​ (a)   cars produce zero ​ (b)   , which means they don't ​ (c)   the air like ​ (d)   cars.

• emissions
• pollute
• traditional
• Electric

One disadvantage is that electric cars typically have a ​ (a)   driving range compared to gasoline-powered cars. Also, it can take ​ (b)   to recharge an ​ (c)   car compared to refuelling a ​ (d)   car.

• limited
• longer
• electric
• gasoline

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of electric cars?

•  Limited driving range

• Longer charging time

• Higher maintenance costs

• Zero emissions

How long does it typically take to charge an electric car at home?

• 15 minutes

• 1 hour

• Overnight

• 3 days

​ (a)   Friendly: Electric cars produce zero tailpipe ​ (b)   , helping to reduce air ​ (c)   and combat ​ (d)   .

• Environmentally
• emissions
• pollution
• climate change