An overview of electric vehicle types including EV, PHEV, HEV, FCEV and charging methods.
Overview
Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
A comprehensive guide to eco-friendly electric vehicles including Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV). Covers the differences between vehicle types, charging methods including AC and DC charging, and charging standards such as CHAdeMO and CCS.
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| code | slug | name | description | engine | externalCharging | powerSource | typicalRange | chargingTime | chargingType | powerOutput | standard | bidirectional | maxOutput | origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | bev | Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) | A fully electric vehicle powered solely by batteries and electric motors. | false | Required | Electric only (battery) | 200-600 km | |||||||
| 02 | phev | Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV/PHV) | A hybrid vehicle that can be externally charged and runs on both electricity and gasoline. | true | Possible (recommended) | Electric + Gasoline | EV mode: 50-100 km, Total: 500-1000+ km | |||||||
| 03 | hev | Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV/HV) | A vehicle combining a gasoline engine and electric motor, with no external charging required. | true | Not required | Gasoline (electric assist) | 500-1000 km on full tank | |||||||
| 04 | fcev | Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV/FCV) | A vehicle that generates electricity through a chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. | false | Not required (hydrogen refueling) | Hydrogen (fuel cell) | 500-700 km | |||||||
| 05 | ac-charging | AC Charging (Level 2) | AC charging using household power outlets or dedicated charging equipment. | 5-8 hours (full charge) | AC | 3-6 kW | J1772 (Type 1) | |||||||
| 06 | dc-fast-charging | DC Fast Charging | A method that supplies high-voltage DC power directly for rapid charging. | Approx. 30 min for 80% charge | DC | 50-150 kW (up to 400 kW) | CHAdeMO / CCS | |||||||
| 07 | chademo | CHAdeMO | A Japanese rapid charging standard that enables bidirectional charging (V2H). | DC Fast Charging | true | Up to 400 kW | Japan | |||||||
| 08 | ccs | Combined Charging System (CCS) | A European/American standard combining AC and DC charging in one port. | AC/DC Combined | false | Up to 350 kW | Europe / North America | |||||||
| 09 | nacs | North American Charging Standard (NACS) | A compact, high-output charging standard developed by Tesla. | AC/DC Combined | false | Up to 250 kW | North America (Tesla) | |||||||
| 10 | chaoji | ChaoJi | A next-generation charging standard jointly developed by Japan and China, supporting up to 900 kW. | DC Fast Charging | true | Up to 900 kW | Japan-China Joint |
- Efforts for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles | METI official
- CHAdeMO Association official
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- EV Charging Standards Guide: From CHAdeMO to Latest Standards article
- What Types of EV Charging Standards Are There? article