traction battery
English
Noun
traction battery (plural traction batteries)
- A rechargeable battery used to power the electric motor(s) of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).
- 2020 May 6, “Network News: '165' at Derby for hybrid conversion”, in Rail, page 15:
- At Derby, the '165' will be fitted with Magtec traction motors, range extender engines and traction batteries.