ETYM Latin electrum amber, a mixed metal, Greek hlektron; akin to hlektor the beaming sun, cf. Skr. arc to beam, shine: cf. French électrique. The name came from the production of electricity by the friction of amber.
1. Using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity; SYN. electrical.
2. Affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; SYN. galvanic, galvanizing.
3. (Of a situation) Exceptionally tense.

A vehicle that is powered by electricity; SYN. electric automobile, electric car.