How to convert 108 kW to horsepower
One kilowatt equals 1.34102 mechanical horsepower. For 108 kW:
108 kW × 1.34102 = 144.8 hp
Rounded, a 108 kW motor is rated at about 145 hp. European brochures often quote metric horsepower instead: 147 PS.
108 kW in other units
| Metric horsepower (PS) | 146.84 PS |
| Mechanical horsepower (hp) | 144.83 hp |
| Watts | 108,000 W |
| BTU per hour | 368,511 BTU/h |
What torque does 108 kW give?
Power and torque are linked by engine speed: torque (lb-ft) = hp × 5,252 ÷ rpm, or torque (Nm) = kW × 9,549 ÷ rpm. If 108 kW is produced at these speeds:
| Engine speed | Torque |
|---|---|
| 1,500 rpm | 688 Nm (507 lb-ft) |
| 2,500 rpm | 413 Nm (304 lb-ft) |
| 3,500 rpm | 295 Nm (217 lb-ft) |
| 4,500 rpm | 229 Nm (169 lb-ft) |
| 5,500 rpm | 188 Nm (138 lb-ft) |
| 6,500 rpm | 159 Nm (117 lb-ft) |
Running at 108 kW
A motor or heater running at 108 kW for one hour uses 108 kWh. At $0.17 per kWh that costs about $18.36 per hour.
108 kW as a charging rate
An EV charging at 108 kW adds 42 kWh (10–80% of a 60 kWh battery) in about 39 min, including roughly 10% charging losses and a realistic 65% average power on a DC fast charger.
Is 108 kW a lot?
Typical of compact and mid-size cars, wagons and many SUVs.
Values around 108 kW
| kW | PS | hp |
|---|---|---|
| 104 kW | 141.40 PS | 139.47 hp |
| 105 kW | 142.76 PS | 140.81 hp |
| 106 kW | 144.12 PS | 142.15 hp |
| 107 kW | 145.48 PS | 143.49 hp |
| 108 kW | 146.84 PS | 144.83 hp |
| 109 kW | 148.20 PS | 146.17 hp |
| 110 kW | 149.56 PS | 147.51 hp |
| 111 kW | 150.92 PS | 148.85 hp |
| 112 kW | 152.28 PS | 150.19 hp |
Frequently asked questions
How many hp is 108 kW?
108 kW is 144.8 mechanical horsepower (145 hp rounded).
How many kW is 145 hp?
145 hp is 108.1 kW (hp × 0.7457).
How many PS is 108 kW?
108 kW is 146.84 metric horsepower (PS).
Is 108 kW a lot?
Typical of compact and mid-size cars, wagons and many SUVs.
Last updated November 10, 2026