Q What are the different types of electric vehicles?

There are three main types of electric vehicles:

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): Fully electric cars powered by a rechargeable battery, with no petrol or diesel engine.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): Cars that have both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. They can be charged externally and run for short distances on electricity before switching to petrol or diesel.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs): Vehicles that combine a small battery with a petrol or diesel engine. The battery is charged through regenerative braking, but the car cannot be plugged in.