Fully electric cars (BEVs) typically have a battery range of between 175 to 400 miles, depending on which model you choose. So if your daily commute is less than 100 miles, any modern EV will meet your needs with room to spare. For those longer trips – where your car’s maximum range on a single charge is less than your trip distance – you will need to stop and charge.In a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), which has both a battery and a petrol/diesel engine, you can travel the first 20-40 miles or so running on battery power alone. After that the internal combustion engine takes over and you complete your journey burning petrol or diesel. Don’t forget to charge your PHEV battery at home each night to enjoy those initial, battery-only, emissions-free miles every day.