What Type of Electric Vehicles Are There?

As the ownership of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow across the country, it's important to understand the different types available. Here's a breakdown of the most common ones

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are fully electric and do not rely on a gasoline engine. Instead, they are powered by rechargeable batteries, making them zero-emission vehicles that do not produce any harmful tailpipe emissions or air pollution.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) use both a gas-powered engine and an electric motor. They can recharge their batteries through regenerative braking, which captures energy that is typically lost during braking and uses it to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) have larger batteries than HEVs and can be charged from the grid. They can operate on electric power alone for several dozen miles before the gasoline engine takes over. Once the battery charge is depleted, they work like regular hybrids and can travel using gasoline power.