Zero emission vehicles
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
While not considered zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can be a suitable alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles, if driven mostly on battery power.
PHEVs features:
- Powered partly by an electric motor—charged by a wall socket or specialised charger.
- Use an internal combustion engine (petrol, diesel, or biofuel), which generates electricity to charge the battery or extend driving range for longer trips.
- Have a lower electric-only driving range than battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
- Overall driving range of 500–700km, with a full-electric driving range of around 60km.
In this guide:
- Benefits of ZEVs
- Types of ZEVs
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
- Costs and savings
- Environmental impact
- Batteries