There’s an electric vehicle for every lifestyle
Choose an electric vehicle (EV) that’s right for you!
criteria | Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) | Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) |
---|---|---|
ENGINE |
Battery-powered electric motor
|
Internal combustion engine and battery-powered electric motor |
POWER SOURCE |
Plugs into an electric power source
|
Plugs into an electric power source and uses gasoline |
MILE RANGE |
Up to 300 miles on one charge
|
Up to 50 miles in all-electric mode and up to 500 total miles before refueling |
FUEL TYPE |
Electricity only
|
Electricity or gasoline |
Check out the Electric Power Research Institute’s Consumer Guide to Electric Vehicles to learn more about EVs in today’s market.