Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
A vehicle propelled by electric motors powered by a battery that can be recharged from an external source.
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Automotive glossary
Understand the concepts used in our guides and calculators. Documented definitions, examples, and related reading.
6 concepts
Battery state of health (SoH)
An indicator of a battery’s condition relative to a reference and according to an assessment method.
Reviewed 05.10.2026Beam
Beam is a measurement of a vessel’s width. It is commonly given as the maximum width under a specified measurement definition.
Reviewed 05.10.2026Boat displacement
Displacement is the mass of water displaced by a floating boat, and is equal to the boat’s mass in that condition.
Reviewed 05.10.2026Boat length
Boat length is a longitudinal measurement of a vessel. The definition used must be stated, for example overall length or hull length.
Reviewed 05.10.2026Braking distance
The distance a vehicle travels from the start of braking until it stops.
Reviewed 05.10.2026