What Type of Electric Vehicles Are There?
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular across the country, and there are several types to choose from. In this article, we'll provide an overview of the most common EVs available.
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are the most frequently discussed type of EV. These vehicles are fully electric and do not rely on gasoline engines. Instead, they use rechargeable battery packs to power the vehicle. BEVs are considered zero-emission vehicles because they do not generate harmful tailpipe emissions or air pollution, which are often associated with gas-powered vehicles.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) use both a gas-powered engine and an electric motor. The battery can be charged through regenerative braking, which captures energy that is typically lost as heat in the brake pads and rotors of a traditional gas-powered vehicle. With a hybrid, the energy is repurposed to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) also use both an engine and an electric motor, but they differ from traditional hybrids in a few ways. PHEVs typically have larger batteries and can be plugged into a grid to recharge. They can travel several dozen miles on electric power before the gas engine kicks in. When the battery is depleted, the PHEV operates like a regular hybrid and can travel a distance on a tank of gasoline.
