Here’s our guide on the various different types of Electric Vehicle
Manufacturer Specific Configurations
Vehicle manufactures may have their own variants of these approaches. An example is the pending ‘e-Power’ system from Nissan which features a full electric powertrain, the motor and battery but no ability to plug it in. A petrol generator which will have no connection to the wheels, unlike a PHEV will provide the charging capability.
Regen
All these vehicles will feature regenerative braking. When the vehicle is decelerating the motor acts as a generator and the vehicle will return that generated energy to the battery, thus increasing efficiency and extending the range.
Driving conditions and style can have a big impact on a vehicle’s range and should factor into the decision making process when determining if and which EV is suitable for your needs. Head over to our EV buying guide for more information.
You will also see the abbreviation ICE, this is a traditional Internal Combustion Engine vehicle that uses petrol or diesel fuel as its energy source. The fuael is then burnt releasing pollutants and Co2 to the atmosphere.