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Electric Vehicles

Electricity can be used as a transportation fuel to power battery electric vehicles (EVs). EVs store electricity in an energy storage device, such as a battery. The electricity powers the vehicle's wheels via an electric motor. EVs have limited energy storage capacity, which must be replenished by plugging into an electrical source.

This page serves as a table of contents for the Electric Vehicles section. For more information on EVs, choose from the links below.

What is an Electric Vehicle? 

Learn about EVs and how they work.

Electric Vehicle Availability 

Read electric vehicle specifications and find out about available options.