Zero emission vehicles
Types of ZEVs
There are 2 main types of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs):
Battery electric vehicles (BEV)
- Powered by an electric motor only.
- Produce no direct tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions.
- Fully zero emission when powered by renewable energy.
- Energy stored in a battery.
- Typical driving range of 300–550km.
- Charged via external chargers and regenerative braking (kinetic energy captured during braking).
Queensland Electric Super Highway provides on-the-go charging options.
Hydrogen vehicles or fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)
- Emerging market technology.
- Produce no direct tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions.
- Refuel at hydrogen refuelling stations—similar to regular service stations.
- Fully zero emission when powered by renewable hydrogen.
- Typical driving range of 300–600km.
In this guide:
- Benefits of ZEVs
- Types of ZEVs
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
- Costs and savings
- Environmental impact
- Batteries