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electric car
A car that is powered by one or more electric motors and gets its energy from rechargeable batteries.
Immer mehr Menschen entscheiden sich für den Kauf eines Elektroautos.
More and more people are deciding to buy an electric car.
The word is a simple compound of 'Elektro' (electric) and 'Auto' (car). The prefix 'Elektro-' is used for many devices that work with electricity, such as 'der Elektroroller' (electric scooter) or 'das Elektrofahrrad' (electric bicycle).
Die Entwicklung von Elektroautos geht schnell voran.
The development of electric cars is progressing quickly.
In everyday and colloquial language, the abbreviation 'das E-Auto' (electric car) is used very often. This form is just as common as the full form.
Mein nächstes Auto wird vielleicht ein E-Auto.
My next car might be an electric car.
Special verbs are used in connection with electric cars. Instead of 'tanken' (to refuel), you say that you have to 'laden' (charge) or 'aufladen' (recharge) the electric car.
Wo kann ich hier in der Nähe mein Elektroauto laden?
Where can I charge my electric car around here?
electric vehicle
An Elektroauto is always an automobile with an electric drive. Elektrofahrzeug is the broader term and can also refer to other types of vehicles. Use Elektroauto when a car is explicitly meant, and Elektrofahrzeug when the type of vehicle is left open or vehicles other than cars are included.
Für den täglichen Weg zur Arbeit kauft sie ein Elektroauto.
She is buying an electric car for her daily commute to work.
Der Flughafen setzt verschiedene Elektrofahrzeuge für den Transport ein.
The airport uses various electric vehicles for transportation.
