1. Number of Parts in an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicle:
A typical internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle contains around 30,000 parts, including the engine, exhaust system, transmission, cooling system, and numerous mechanical and moving components required to manage fuel delivery and exhaust. Combustion engines are complex and need many individual parts such as pistons, crankshafts, spark plugs, fuel systems, and more.
2. Number of Parts in an Electric Vehicle (EV):
An electric vehicle has significantly fewer parts, usually between 15,000 and 20,000 parts, depending on the model. This reduction is primarily due to the simpler drivetrain—an electric motor has far fewer moving parts than a combustion engine. Key components in an EV include:
- Battery pack
- Electric motor(s)
- Inverter and power control unit
- Charging system
Since electric vehicles do not require parts like a fuel tank, exhaust system, gearbox, and other complex components needed in a combustion engine, the total number of parts is much lower.
This simplified system also means less maintenance, as there are fewer moving parts that can break down or wear out. This is one of the reasons why electric vehicles generally have lower maintenance costs compared to internal combustion engine vehicles.
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