There are three main types of electric vehicles for car shoppers in Monroe, LA, to explore – BEVs, PHEVs, and HEVs. If you’re looking for a way to save money on gas and reduce your carbon footprint, all three options can help you do that at varying levels. Let’s look at how these electrified vehicles differ and which one will be right for you.
When shoppers think of electric vehicles, they think of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) like the forthcoming 2025 GMC Sierra EV Edition 1 or the iconic Hummer EV. BEVs are fully electric vehicles with a powertrain that consists of one or more electric motors powered by one or more rechargeable batteries. All of the energy used to run a BEV comes from the battery pack. No gasoline is required, and these vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions. Most modern BEVs have a range of 250 miles or more and can be charged overnight on a Level 2 home charging system. You’ll also find that most can recharge to a significant level in very little time using a DC fast charger.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) have a traditional gas-powered engine as well as an electric motor with a rechargeable battery pack. Just like a regular hybrid, PHEVs can recharge their battery through regenerative braking, but they can also be recharged with a Level 2 charger. While hybrid vehicles can usually travel 2-3 miles before the gasoline engine takes over, some PHEVs have an electric range of 30 miles or more. That means you may be able to complete your morning commute without using a drop of gas.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) have a gas-powered engine, electric motor, and battery. Unlike a PHEV, the battery of hybrid vehicles is only recharged through regenerative braking. These vehicles don’t have an electric-only mode, but they often have significantly improved fuel efficiency and produce fewer tailpipe emissions than gas-only vehicles.
If you’re looking for an electrified vehicle that fits into your budget and matches your lifestyle, visit our new and used car dealership in Monroe, LA, our team of representatives will help you find a new or recent model in our inventory that has the powertrain you’re looking for.