Two basic types include:
Plug-in Hybrid
*Travel 25-50 miles on electric battery, then go to gas engine
*Battery re-charged by plugging into power source
Battery Electric Vehicle
*Travel 200-300 miles; No gas engine, oil changes or emissions
*Battery re-charged by plugging into power source
Price ranges are wide:
*Popular models are $2O-$40K
*SUVs are $50-$65K
*Luxury sedans at $80-$110K
Time to charge depends on inverter / charger:
*120-volt Level 1 charger: usually 3-4 miles of charge per hour
*240-volt Level 2 charger: usually 10 - 20 miles of charge per hour
*480-volt Level 3 charger: can be as fast as 30 minutes to 80%**
*120-volt chargers use a standard plug
** Quick charging can shorten battery life if done too often
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