Glossary / Electrical

battery electric cars

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These are cars that run on electricity stored in batteries, so they don’t use gasoline and produce no exhaust fumes.

Technical Definition

Battery electric cars (BEVs) are vehicles powered solely by rechargeable batteries, producing zero tailpipe emissions and often benefiting from government incentives.

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