Switching to an electric vehicle

Are you ready to plug in? There are a variety of things to consider before switching to an electric plug-in vehicle. From vehicle types and tax incentives to charging options and driving range, here’s what you need to know before making the switch.

What you need to know

Electric vehicles use batteries to store the electrical energy that powers the motor. The batteries are charged by plugging the vehicle into an electric power source. They can also be charged in part by regenerative braking, which generates electricity from some of the energy normally lost when braking.

Driving range

The current electric vehicles can travel up to 400 miles on a single charge, depending on the model. Range typically varies on driving/charging habits, conditions and battery age.