Electric Motor 8.5kw /96V /2800 rpm

Electric cars are driven by large electric motors, this motor is rated at 8.5kw/96V/2800 rpm. For those accustomed to gas engines, this may not seem like much power, but the rating systems used for car engines and electric motors are different. Car engines are rated at their peak hp while electric motors are rated at their continuous hp. The peak hp of an electric motor is usually 8 to 10 times its continuous rating.