FPL wants you to know the facts about buying and owning electric
vehicles (EVs). EVs - and specifically battery electric vehicles
(BEVs) - can save money, reduce environmental impact and benefit
the economy. But before you buy one, there are several important
questions to consider and steps to prepare your home so you get
the most out of your new ride. What are electric vehicles? What
are the benefits of owning an EV? Electric vehicles use
electricity as their primary fuel or to improve the efficiency
of conventional vehicle designs. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
use a mix of battery power and fossil fuels to drive their
engines, while Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) run entirely on
electricity. Some EVs (BEVs & PHEVs) tap into the existing
electrical grid to recharge their batteries, and some HEVs
cannot be recharged by plugging in. The type of EV you purchase
greatly impacts both the lifetime ownership costs and the
convenience of driving. The U.S. Department of Energy's
Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehi