Which powertrain is right for you?

Gas Vehicle

The tried and true. Many recent models feature efficient gas engines but still output emissions.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

These vehicles use both a gasoline engine and a battery-powered electric motor to drive. With the support of the electric motor, they can reduce emissions compared to normal gas vehicles.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

These vehicles also use both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, but have a much higher battery capacity. They can be driven 100% electric with a fully charged battery, but once the battery is used up, they operate like a regular hybrid.

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

These vehicles don’t have a gasoline engine and solely use a battery-powered electric motor to drive. They have zero tailpipe emissions. The battery needs to be charged in order to operate.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

HEVs cannot be recharged externally. Instead, their electric motors function as generators, using the energy regenerated during braking to recharge the battery.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

PHEVs are recharged via plugging into an electrical outlet or charging station. When charging is not available, the vehicle can still drive by fuelling the gas tank.

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

BEVs must be recharged by plugging into an electrical outlet or charging station. Charging is always required, since the battery is the only power source.

Level 1

Level 1 charging uses the standard household 120-volt outlet to charge your battery. This type of charging is convenient, but it will take longer to get your battery to full capacity.

Level 2

Level 2 charging uses 240 volts to charge your battery, offering much faster charging speeds over level 1. Most public charging stations are level 2. For at-home use, level 2 chargers have to be installed by an electrician.*

Level 3

Level 3 charging is the fastest type of charging available. Due to the increased voltage and a higher cost, this type of charging is only available at some public stations. Not every BEV or PHEV can charge at level 3 chargers, as they require a specific connector.

City driving

With shorter distances and stop-and-go traffic, you may benefit from the efficiency of BEV, PHEV or HEV. Electric motors can handle city drives more efficiently than gas engines.

BEST CHOICE - BEV, PHEV, HEV

Long road trips

For highway speeds and long-distance drives, a gas engine offers improved fuel efficiency and power. Range anxiety will be a concern for BEV, as it takes time to recharge.


BEST CHOICE - GAS VEHICLE, HEV, PHEV

City drives & long trips

For a mix of short city drives and long-distance trips, a PHEV offers both efficiency and added range. Gas vehicles and HEV can also handle long-distance drives, but are less eco friendly because of their higher emissions.

BEST CHOICE - PHEV