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And while most mainstream ICE cars come with front-wheel drive as standard, AWD electric vehicles are hardly rare. This has to do with how all-wheel drive actually works in an electric vehicle.

All-wheel drive (AWD) feeds power to all four wheels and provides maximum forward traction. It is especially helpful in wintry conditions and when driving over moderate off-road terrain.