What does PHEV stand for?

BEV? PHEV? What All Those Electric Vehicle Abbreviations Mean

Here at CrossPointe Motor Cars in Winchester, VA, we know that car terminology can be confusing and overwhelming. While we can’t change how automakers name their features, we can help you understand what those names mean. One area of the automotive world with lots of jargon is electric vehicles. For instance:

What does PHEV stand for? How about BEV? EV? Let us show you the most common electric vehicle abbreviations and terminology.

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Electric Vehicle Abbreviations

There are many different abbreviations for different types of electric vehicles. We can’t include every abbreviation, but we’ve included the ones you are most likely to encounter while reading about them or car shopping.

• EV – electric vehicle
• HEV – hybrid electric vehicle
• PHEV – plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
• BEV – battery electric vehicle
• FCEV – fuel cell electric vehicle
• H2V – hydrogen vehicle

Electric Vehicle Terminology

When discussing electric vehicles, even some of the terminology has been abbreviated. Let us show you what some of the most used abbreviations mean.

• AER – All-electric range
• AC – Alternating current
• DC – Direct current
• LV 1 – Level 1 charger
• LV 2 – Level 2 charger
• LV 3 – Level 3 DC fast charging
• PV – Photo-voltaic
• DOE – Department of Energy (United States)
• EPA – Environmental Protection Agency (United States)
• MPGe – Miles per gallon-equivalent
• kW – Kilowatt
• kWh – Kilowatt hour
• ICE – Internal combustion engine

Where to Get an EV in Winchester?

Here at CrossPointe Motor Cars, we get in all sorts of vehicles, including many different types of electric vehicles. We often have hybrids (HEVs) in our inventory. Occasionally, we also get plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (BEVs). Click the Used Inventory button above to see what we currently have available.

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Get a Deal on a Used Vehicle in Winchester, VA

If you’ve been shopping around to get the best deal, then CrossPointe has you covered. With our no-nonsense approach to pricing and our Used Specials page, you can get a high-quality used vehicle without having to worry about hidden fees or the like. And don’t forget to use our value your trade-in tool to get a market-value quote for your vehicle.