The most obvious of all electric cars and one that does what it says on the box: it drives using only electricity. The battery packs are charged via a power point or a dedicated charging station and send power to the electric motors to drive the car. EVs – also known as BEVs, or battery electric vehicles – typically have a driving range of between 150km and 500km.
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Advantages: Zero CO2 emissions in the car, performance, refinement
Cons: Expensive, can take a long time to charge
Good for: Second car or people who drive less than a few hundred kilometers a day
Examples: Nissan Leaf, all Teslas, Hyundai Ioniq Electric
