Electric cars combine a battery with electric motors to power the car, while hybrids and plug-in hybrids also have a conventional engine. Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are charged via a cable that is attached to a power source and the car. Non plug-in hybrids power the battery from the car's engine and energy recovered under braking. Hydrogen-powered cars are rare, but turn hydrogen into electricity which then powers the car.
Read moreThe cost of charging an electric car varies accoridng to where and when you charge it, with off-peak slow rate nightime charging typically being cheapest and high-speed charging at a public charging point typically being most expensive. You can read our guideNot all electric cars use the same plug connectors to draw electricity, so it is important to check that you have the right cable and that you plan to use a compatible chargepoint.
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