You probably know electric turbochargers all but eliminate lag. But there’s a lot more to them. What is a turbocharger’s job? In essence, it’s to increase thermal efficiency. An electric turbocharger ...

Essentially, an electric turbocharger's whole point is to eliminate turbo lag and assist a normal turbocharger until engine speeds reach a point where a turbo is most efficient.

Garrett Motion electric turbocharger with power electronics and battery. Garrett Motion. Electric motors are undoubtedly becoming a larger and more important element of the automotive propulsion ...

An electric turbo system boosts efficiency between 15 and 20 percent, according to Audi. Turbochargers, like acoustic guitars, use moving air to create magic.

If you’re one of the remaining station wagon holdouts in America and you like EVs, Porsche’s all-electric Taycan Turbo S ...

Mercedes-AMG makes bold claims about the results. "Turbo lag—the delayed response of a conventional turbocharger—is eliminated by the electric motor," the brand said in a press release.

An electric turbocharger can solve a lot of these problems, and more. Let's dip into a quick, perhaps unnecessary, sum-up of turbocharger basics.

If you're thinking about adding an electric turbocharger to your car, be wary. While the technology does exist, it's not nearly as plug-and-play or viable.

As the turbo nears its 125,000 rpm redline, the electric motor inside acts as a generator to limit its speed—producing up to 15 hp. Porsche says this juice is then used to assist the engine at ...