Electric Vehicles (EVs) Quiz

Study Notes

A type of car that uses electric motors powered by a battery, rather than a gasoline engine.

First invented in the 1830s, but didn't gain popularity until the 1990s
In the early 2000s, EVs started gaining mainstream attention with the introduction of the Toyota Prius hybrid and the Tesla Roadster

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): powered solely by a battery, with no gasoline engine (e.g. Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf)
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): powered by both a battery and a gasoline engine, with the ability to plug into an electrical outlet to charge the battery (e.g. Chevrolet Volt, Toyota Prius Prime)
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs): powered by both a battery and a gasoline engine, but cannot be plugged into an electrical outlet to charge the battery (e.g. Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid)

Zero Emissions: produce no tailpipe emissions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution
Lower Operating Costs: lower fuel costs (electricity is generally cheaper than gasoline) and lower maintenance costs (fewer moving parts)
Quieter Ride: electric motors are generally quieter than gasoline engines
Improved Performance: electric motors provide instant torque, resulting in faster acceleration

Limited Range: most EVs have a limited range (typically 200-300 miles) before needing to be recharged
Charging Time: while some EVs can charge quickly, others may take several hours to fully charge
Higher Upfront Cost: EVs are often more expensive than their gasoline-powered counterparts

Level 1 (120V): uses a standard household outlet, taking 12-24 hours to fully charge
Level 2 (240V): uses a dedicated charging station, taking 4-8 hours to fully charge
DC Fast Charging: uses a high-power charging station, taking 30-60 minutes to charge to 80%

Many governments offer incentives for buying EVs, such as tax credits, rebates, or exemptions from certain fees

Invented in the 1830s, but didn't gain popularity until the 1990s.
Gained mainstream attention in the early 2000s with the Toyota Prius hybrid and the Tesla Roadster.

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): powered solely by a battery, with no gasoline engine (e.g. Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf).
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): powered by both a battery and a gasoline engine, with the ability to plug into an electrical outlet to charge the battery (e.g. Chevrolet Volt, Toyota Prius Prime).
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs): powered by both a battery and a gasoline engine, but cannot be plugged into an electrical outlet to charge the battery (e.g. Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid).

Zero Emissions: produce no tailpipe emissions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
Lower Operating Costs: lower fuel costs (electricity is generally cheaper than gasoline) and lower maintenance costs (fewer moving parts).
Quieter Ride: electric motors are generally quieter than gasoline engines.
Improved Performance: electric motors provide instant torque, resulting in faster acceleration.

Limited Range: most EVs have a limited range (typically 200-300 miles) before needing to be recharged.
Charging Time: while some EVs can charge quickly, others may take several hours to fully charge.
Higher Upfront Cost: EVs are often more expensive than their gasoline-powered counterparts.

Level 1 (120V): uses a standard household outlet, taking 12-24 hours to fully charge.
Level 2 (240V): uses a dedicated charging station, taking 4-8 hours to fully charge.
DC Fast Charging: uses a high-power charging station, taking 30-60 minutes to charge to 80%.