What Type of Electric Vehicles Are There?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular throughout the country, and there are various options available to consumers. Below, we have summarized some of the most common types.
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
When people refer to EVs, they are usually talking about Battery Electric Vehicles. These cars are fully electric and do not rely on a gasoline engine. Instead, they are powered by rechargeable batteries. BEVs are considered zero-emission vehicles as they do not produce harmful emissions or air pollution like traditional gas-powered cars.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
Hybrid Electric Vehicles use both a gas-powered engine and an electric motor. The car's battery can be recharged through regenerative braking, which captures energy that is usually lost during braking and uses it to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles also use both an engine and an electric motor, but they typically have larger batteries and can be recharged by plugging into a grid. PHEVs can travel several dozen miles on electric power alone before the gas engine kicks in. Once the all-electric range is depleted, the car operates like a regular hybrid and can travel using gasoline.
