Electric Vehicle Options

Types of Electric Vehicles in Tempe, AZ

Think you might want to switch to an electric vehicle? You’ll want to know about Kia’s expansive range of electric and eco-friendly vehicles. To better know which kind you might want, it’s best to take a look at what each option has to offer. Tempe Kia has put together a comprehensive guide to explain the differences between BEVs, PHEVs, and HEVs. They each have unique traits and abilities, and there’s bound to be one to fit your lifestyle.

Battery Electric Vehicles

Battery electric vehicles solely run on electricity stored in a battery pack that energizes one or more electric motors, producing zero tailpipe emissions. Conveniently, these vehicles can be charged almost anywhere, and normally at a much lower cost than at the pump. If you have a garage, you can set up a Level 1 or Level 2 charger at home, or use a fast charger and go from 10 to 80 percent battery in about half an hour.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles are a combination of both gasoline and electric powertrains, complete with a rechargeable battery back. What does this mean? Drivers can fill up at the pump or charge the battery and they both serve as reputable fuel sources. When the battery pack begins to run low, the vehicle will automatically change to gas power, ensuring you don’t have to lengthen your drive at a charging station.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Finally, the hybrid electric vehicle combines a conventional internal combustion engine with an electric propulsion system. Hybrid electric models improve fuel efficiency and reduce your carbon footprint, seeing as you don’t need to recharge as often. The vehicle’s electrical system can either use the internal combustion engine to improve the fuel economy or provide the main source of power for the vehicle. This is probably the best choice for travelers since they don’t require plug-in recharging.

Learn More About EVs at Tempe Kia

When you’re ready to drive off in your eco-friendly vehicle, pay your friends at Tempe Kia a visit. We’ll walk you through all the electric vehicle options until we figure out the one that’s best for you. Feel free to ask us any remaining questions you have about EVs– we’re happy to help.