Lead Acid
An old fashioned type of battery which is still used in most cars to run the 12 volt electrics. Also used in old-fashioned EVs such as milk floats.
Li-ion
Lithium Ion. A type of battery used in most electric cars, phones and laptops. Not to be confused with a large cat.
Ludicrous Mode
A setting on some Tesla models which unlocks pant-wetting performance.
LOL
Laughing Out Loud. A common reaction from anyone who understands electric cars when they hear people say that some EVs can be charged without ever having to plug them in. See ‘Self-charging Hybrid’.