The two main types of electric vehicles (EVs) are:
- Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs):
- These are fully electric vehicles that run only on electricity stored in batteries. They don't use any gasoline or diesel fuel.
- BEVs are charged by plugging into an electric power source (like a charging station).
- Example: Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf.
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs):
- These vehicles have both an electric motor and a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE).
- PHEVs can run on electricity for shorter trips, and when the battery runs out, the gasoline engine kicks in for longer distances.
- Example: Toyota Prius Plug-in, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Both types help reduce emissions compared to traditional gasoline or diesel vehicles, but BEVs are entirely electric, while PHEVs offer a combination of electric and gasoline-powered driving.