der Elektroantrieb
Translation
electric drive, electric propulsion
Examples
Elektroautos nutzen einen Elektroantrieb.
Electric cars use an electric drive.
Der Elektroantrieb ist leise und umweltfreundlich.
The electric drive is quiet and environmentally friendly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) haben (as object) The car has an electric drive.
mit ((sth.)) (with preposition) I drive a car with an electric drive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: E-Antrieb (e-drive); Antonyms: Verbrennungsmotor (combustion engine), Benzinantrieb (petrol drive)
Etymology
A compound of 'Elektro-' (short for 'elektrisch', electric) and 'der Antrieb' (drive, propulsion). Literally 'electric drive'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Elektro' (like electricity) + 'Antrieb' (from 'treiben', to drive). It's the thing that 'drives' with 'electricity'.