There’s been a revolution in the motor industry ever since Henry Ford’s new launch in 1913. Now, even the biggest car makers believe that EVs will be taking over soon. Jaguar has plans to sell only electric cars from 2025, while Volvo also said that it would do the same by 2028. There’s been a spike in the EV market, which has made people more curious about the future of EVS and the different types of EVs available in the market for purchase, and we’re here to help.
Types of Electirc Vehicles in the Market
There are three different types of EVs and they are as follows:
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
BEVs are most frequently known as EVs and are fully powered by an electric battery that is rechargeable. There are no gas engine parts or no gasoline engine available in this type of EV. Any energy that you will need to run the car, will be powered through the battery pack that you can recharge through the grid. If you need any help with understanding BEV’s or how to set up your charging system, make sure to reach out to us.
BEVs do not cause any harmful emissions or air pollution as compared to a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle. Some of the current fast charge available EV models include Audi e-tron, Chevrolet Bolt EV, and Jaguar I-Pace, among others.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
One of the different types of EVs include PHEVs or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles that have an electric motor, as well as an engine to power the car. This type of EV can recharge through regenerative braking, similar to regular hybrids. However, they are different from regular hybrids because they have a larger battery. They can also be recharged through the grid if you have a good home ev charger.
PHEVs can be driven from around 10 to 40 miles before your gas engine provides assistance, while regular hybrids can only run for one to two miles before this happens.
Once the energy runs out, a PHEV can run a few hundred miles on gasoline. They can also be charged with an L2 charger, but they do not support fast charging. For help setting up your charging system, you should look for the best ev charger installer.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
Hybrid Electric Vehicles or HEVs have a traditional gas-powered engine, and an electric motor to power a car. You can gain energy for your battery through regenerative braking, which recovers any energy you lose during breaking. It also helps to assist your gasoline engine during acceleration.
A traditional combustion engine loses energy in the form of heat in rotors and brake pads. You cannot charge this EV through the grid either. You can also learn more about HEVs and how we can help you charge your EV.
Choosing an EV
Now that you know about the different types of EVs that should help make your decision and purchase easier. If you need help with an ev charger home installation, make sure to contact us at Claddagh Electrics so that you can get on the road as soon as possible!
