Car engine
The mechanical power output delivered by a car engine to propel the vehicle.
How big is it?
100 kW of power
Power · example
A little perspective
Motorway rapid EV charger is about 3.5 times larger on this measurement.
Motorway rapid EV charger: A motorway rapid EV charger supplies high-power direct current to quickly recharge compatible electric vehicles at service stations.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Car engine
A chosen 100 kW rated mechanical output, not constant fuel consumption.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked power is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Motorway rapid EV charger
A defined 350 kW rapid DC charging point. Vehicle acceptance rate, shared cabinets, temperature and battery state can reduce delivered power.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined rated dc output is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 100 kW
For comparison, this page uses power. This is labelled example: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value.
A chosen 100 kW rated mechanical output, not constant fuel consumption.
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Recorded properties
Car engine dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kW | Not recorded | example |
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