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EV, hybrid or plug-in hybrid?

Understand the difference before comparing vehicles.

Battery electric vehicles

A battery electric vehicle runs on an electric motor powered by a rechargeable traction battery. It needs external charging.

Two kinds of hybrid

A conventional hybrid combines a combustion engine with an electric drive and is not normally plugged in. A plug-in hybrid can accept external charging and also has a combustion engine.

Check the exact vehicle

Read the manual for the model and market version you are considering. Charging ports, supported power and operating modes can differ.

Further reading: Official energy guidance ↗