EV 101
Do you want to know more about electric cars? Let's begin with the fundamentals!
Any car with an electric motor is referred to as an "EV." On this website, we mostly discuss electric cars with batteries that can be charged by plugging them in.
Electric Vehicle Types
There are several options available to you when buying an EV. Each has advantages and disadvantages of its own. You can choose between an all-electric car and a plug-in hybrid electric car to save the most fuel.
All-electric vehicles have a battery and an electric motor, instead of a gas-powered engine. They run entirely on electricity and do not produce any exhaust from the burning of fuel. All-electric vehicles tend to cost more to purchase than plug-in hybrid EVs, but generally come with approximately 25% lower fuel costs and less maintenance costs. With a growing number of affordable models, and battery ranges between approximately 80 and 400 km, more and more people are choosing to go all-electric.
Charging Options: All-electric vehicles can be charged using Level 1, 2, and 3 chargers.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have an electric motor AND a gas-powered engine. They will typically operate exclusively, or almost exclusively, on electricity until the battery is nearly depleted, before switching to the gas-powered engine. The electric battery range will vary from vehicle to vehicle and depend on how you drive.
Charging Options: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can be charged using Level 1 and 2 chargers. Certain models can be charged at Level 3 chargers. Check your owner’s manual before using a Level 3.
Hybrid vehicles have a small electric motor AND a gas-powered engine, and do not plug-in for charging. Hybrid vehicles use gas as their main power source, and generate electricity for the electric motor through regenerative braking. There are minimal fuel savings for hybrid vehicles when compared to all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
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