coche eléctrico

/ˈkotʃe eˈlektɾiko/
nounIntermediate
💻Technology
formal

A vehicle powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries, with no internal combustion engine.

Los coches eléctricos están ganando popularidad por su bajo impacto ambiental.

Electric cars are gaining popularity due to their low environmental impact.

💡

Includes both passenger vehicles and commercial electric vehicles.

Collocations

cargar el coche eléctricoto charge the electric carbatería del coche eléctricoelectric car batteryautonomía del coche eléctricoelectric car range

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Related Phrases

punto de carga para coches eléctricosphrase
electric car charging station

💡Pro Tip

Charging Infrastructure

Electric cars require access to charging stations, which are becoming more widespread in cities.

Gold Rule

Environmental Benefits

Electric cars produce zero tailpipe emissions, making them a key part of reducing urban pollution.

📖Word Origin

From 'coche' (car) + 'eléctrico' (electric), reflecting the shift from internal combustion to electric power.

📝Usage Notes

Common in discussions about sustainable transportation and renewable energy.

Word Breakdown

coche
car
root
+
eléctrico
electric
adjective
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