What are the types of electric and hybrid cars?
There are three types of electric and hybrid vehicles (EV). Choose from the battery electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid.
If you don’t know which one is best for your driving needs, discover the benefits of each type of electric or hybrid car here.
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
Advantages of BEVs
- A pure-electric car with zero emissions
- Ideal for everyday driving and medium commutes
- Cheap running costs and less maintenance
- Tax benefits for business drivers
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
Benefits of HEVs
- Ideal for stop-start city driving
- Better fuel economy on short trips
- Fewer emissions
- Cheap to run
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
Advantages of PHEVs
- Great for city driving or short, busy commutes
- Get the option to top up the battery if you need
- Fuel savings on shorter trips
- Drive in clean air zones for less