Vehicle & Fuel
Battery Electric Vehicle: the precise technical name for a 100% electric car.
BEV (battery electric vehicle) is the precise technical designation for a 100%-electric car, distinguishing it from PHEV (plug-in hybrid) and HEV (conventional hybrid). Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, BYD Dolphin are BEVs. Operating cost is low; charging runs 30 minutes (DC fast) to 8 hours (residential AC).