An electric vehicle runs on completely electricity. EVs have a electric motor so there is no engine, which means it does not require petrol or diesel. With them running on electric you are able to charge at home or at an electric car charging point.
EVs have far lower carbon emissions than traditional petrol and diesel engines, which means they’re better for the environment. They can even be zero-emission if they’re powered by 100% green electricity.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEVs) have lower carbon emissions than traditional combustion engines, but they’re not as green as EVs.
Most new EVs have a range of around 130 miles, although some can go up to and over 300 miles on one charge. As EV technology advances this will only improve.