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What Type of Electric Vehicles Are There?

In the quest for Electric Vehicles (EVs), shoppers may encounter various types to choose from. Here we've compiled the most common ones.

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are the most popular type of EVs that run solely on a rechargeable battery pack and don't require a gasoline engine. They are considered zero-emission vehicles that don't emit any harmful tailpipe emissions or air pollution hazards commonly seen in gas-powered vehicles.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) combine both a gas-powered engine and an electric motor. They utilize regenerative braking to recharge the battery with energy that would normally be lost as heat in the brake pads and rotors. This energy is repurposed to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are similar to regular hybrids but have a larger battery and can be plugged into a grid to recharge. They can partially recharge their battery through regenerative braking and can travel several dozen miles on electric power before the gas engine provides assistance. Once the electric range is depleted, PHEVs operate like regular hybrids and can travel on a tank of gasoline.