Types of Plug-In Vehicles
Types of Plug-In Vehicles Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle is similar to conventional hybrids, but has a larger battery that can be plugged into an electric outlet. PHEVs are usually designed with an electric-only range of 10 to 40 miles, blended with a gasoline engine to achieve higher speeds and loads. After the electric-only range is exceeded, the vehicle continues to operate as a hybrid vehicle using a gasoline engine or generator. All-Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) A typical All-Battery Electric Vehicle is powered entirely by electricity from the utility grid. BEVs currently have a range of 80 to 120 miles or more.