How an electric car drives and charges

Process map by Brian. 14 steps, 2 layers. Tags: technology, cars, energy, electric vehicles.

Driver: Plugs in at home or at a fast charger
Charging station: Is the grid able to supply the power?
The car: The battery management system sets how fast to charge
The car: The battery fills up
Driver: Presses the pedal
The car: The inverter turns battery current into the form the motor needs
The car: The motor spins the wheels with full torque right away
Driver: Lifts off the pedal or brakes
The car: The motor runs backwards as a generator and sends energy back to the battery
Driver: Is the battery low?
The power grid: Charging slows or waits for off peak hours