Electric vehicles (EVs) are key to reducing carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependence, especially as India targets significant EV adoption by 2030. However, there is a significant gap in understanding how different surface gradients impact EV performance, particularly in terms of tractive power components and motor power requirements. This paper aims to explore the intricate relationships between surface types, tractive power components, and vehicle speed. The research uses a detailed algorithm to simulate these factors per a range of speeds and surfaces to calculate tractive power components. Our findings demonstrate power consumption that varies with both speed and surface conditions. Furthermore, trade-offs between tractive force and motor power requirements are uncovered by the study for the benefit of improving powertrain efficiency and determining motor sizing, battery management and regenerative braking.