Consumers
Get to know the ABCs of EVs
Battery Electric Vehicles
(BEV)
100% powered by an electric motor
No gasoline required
Charge at home or on the road at a charging station
Many models get up to 250 miles on a full charge
Charging times vary from 30 minutes to 6+ hours
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
(PHEV)
- Powered by a combo of an electric and gasoline engine
- Can be plugged in to charge
- Gasoline kicks in once the electric battery is depleted
- Ranges from 350-600 miles
- Charging typically done at home overnight and gas station
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
(HEV)
- Powered by an internal combustion engine and electric motor
- Doesn't plug in; gas tank must be filled up
- Range up to 500 miles depending on model
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
(FCEV)
- Powered by a an electric drive motor
- Uses fuel cell to convert hydrogen into electricity
- Ranges from 300-350 on each tank of hydrogen
- Only available in California
Charging at HOME- Level 1 charger
- Included in EV car purchase
- Plug into any standard 120V outlet
- Charges 125 miles in 20 hours
- Level 2 charger
- Sold separately
- Requires 240V outlet
- Can fully charge EV battery overnight (4-9 hours)
- Level 2 smart charger
- Same speed as regular Level 2 chargers
- Controlled via app over WiFi or Bluetooth
- Required by many utility programs for rebate
Charging in PUBLIC- Level 1
- Charges 125 miles in 20 hours
- Level 2 charger
- Charges 125 miles in 5 hours
- Level 2 smart charger
- 100 miles in 30 minutes
- Also known as DCFC or DC Fast Chargers
- Not every EV can charge at this level
Which electric vehicle is right for you?
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Explore available electric cars
Where to charge
Choosing a home charger