Following is a summary of the different kinds of electric vehicles (EVs) on the market. Mostly powered by batteries, EVs can also be powered by hydrogen gas (see
fuel cell). See
electric vehicle and
EV charging.
---------NO GAS TANK------------
EV/BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
e.g. Tesla, Chevrolet Bolt
---------HAS GAS TANK-----------
(NO CHARGING)
Runs on gas or battery
HEV (Hybrid EV)
e.g. Toyota Prius, Honda CR-V
(NO CHARGING)
Runs on gas with electric assist
MHEV (Mild Hybrid EV)
e.g. Ford Puma, Land Rover Evoque
(CHARGING OPTIONAL)
Runs on gas or battery
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid EV)
e.g. Toyota Prius, Ford Escape
-------HAS HYDROGEN TANK--------
FCEV (Fuel Cell EV)
e.g. Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Nexo
See fuel cell.