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How many kinds of electric cars are there?
I’ve been looking into buying a more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly car, but I’m slightly overwheled by just how many different styles of hybrid and electric cars are out there. How many kinds of electric cars are there?
Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
When it comes to buying an
electric car
, there are three main types: hybrids (HEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) , and plug-in battery electric vehicles (BEVs).- Hybrids are low-emission cars that use an electric motor that charges through regenerative braking to assist the gas-powered engine. They cannot be plugged in and charged at an electric car charger.
- Plug-in hybrids also have both an electric motor and a gas-powered engine but typically have a larger battery and motor than hybrids that can be charged both through regenerative braking and with an electric charger.
- Battery electric vehicles are powered only by an electric battery and has no gas engine. They are charged both through regenerative braking and with an plug-in charger, and produce zero emissions.
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