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EV – Electric Vehicle
EV stands for electric vehicle. EVs Fully their power from motors that use batteries charged with electricity.

PHEV – Plug-in Hybrid
PHEV stands for plug-in hybrid. PHEVs charge via an outlet to charge its batteries which allows the car to drive a set number of miles as an electric car. It also uses gas or alternative fuel to power the internal combustion engine. The car will use gas when the electric battery is fully discharged. The combination of electric and gas gives the vehicle great fuel economy.

HEV – Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Hybrid electric vehicles use an electric motor that uses energy from a battery and internal combustion engine. Regenerative braking is used to charge the battery by storing energy created when slowing the car.

BEV – Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle
A BEV, or battery-powered electric vehicle, uses only its electric motor or motors for propulsion.

FCEV – Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
A Fuel cell electric vehicle runs on compressed hydrogen, but these vehicles are not widely available except in California.