Vehicle types

EV

Also called: electric vehicle EV means electric vehicle, although the term is used differently depending on context. In general discussion it can cover several electrified powertrains, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles. UK vehicle statistics note that "electric vehicle" is a vague term and most commonly use it to mean a battery electric vehicle. Product specifications and regulations are clearer when they state the exact powertrain category. For charging infrastructure, the distinction matters because BEVs and PHEVs connect to external charging equipment, while conventional HEVs and MHEVs do not.