Range
The distance a vehicle can travel with the energy or fuel available under specified conditions.
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Automotive glossary
Understand the concepts used in our guides and calculators. Documented definitions, examples, and related reading.
4 concepts
Regenerative Braking
The recovery of some of the energy of motion by an electric machine acting as a generator during deceleration.
Reviewed 05.10.2026Residual value
Residual value is the estimated value a vehicle will retain at the end of a specified period or contract.
Reviewed 05.10.2026Rolling resistance
The force that opposes a tire’s motion as it rolls; it can also be described as the force needed to move it.
Reviewed 07.10.2026