Battery who? Plug-in what? The key types of electric vehicle, explained
From full electric vehicles to hybrids and plug-in hybrids, motor expert Dave Humphreys breaks down what you need to know. By SEAI Monday 4 Jan 2021, 4:37 PM Jan 4th 2021, 4:37 PM 14,038 Views 50 Comments
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TODAY’S CAR MARKET is no longer only diesel or petrol, as a new wave of electric and electrified models continue to grow in popularity.
In fact, there are a number of types of car that use electric power some or all of the time – from full electric vehicles to hybrids, plug-in hybrids and ‘mild hybrid’ models. But there are some important differences between these that the marketing departments often don’t explain, so we’re going to do it for you.