There are five types of electric cars you can buy. They are EV, PHEV, HEV, BEV, and FCEV. Electric cars are the new era rides that will give you the thrill & power of the  EV stands for Electric vehicles that get their power from motors that use batteries channeled by electricity. PHEVs are the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle. These vehicles come with an electric motor powered by batteries which you can charge via an outlet.  There is also a fuel alternative engine that runs when the electric battery completely discharges. HEV stands for Hybrid Electric Vehicle uses an electric motor that gains energy from a battery & an internal combustion engine. BEV stands for Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle that uses only its electric motor of motors for power. FCEV stands for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. This kind of vehicle runs on compressed hydrogen. But these are not widely available in the USA. You will find them in California only.