What is a BEV?
Battery Electric Vehicle
A BEV, or Battery Electric Vehicle, is a type of electric vehicle that operates entirely on electricity.
Types of Electric Cars
There are a few types of EV to keep in mind, from full electric to hybrid.
What is a Hybrid?
HEV
A hybrid car combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, allowing it to use both petrol (or diesel) and electricity for power.
What is a Plug-In Hybrid?
PHEV
A plug-in hybrid car combines and internal combustion engine with an electric motor and features a larger battery that can be recharged by plugging it into an external power source.
What is a Mild Hybrid?
MHEV
A mild hybrid car features a small electric motor that assists the internal combustion engine but cannot power the vehicle on its own.