This symbol indicates that the vehicle is a plug-in electric vehicle, which means that it can be plugged into an external source of electricity to recharge its battery. Plug-in electric vehicles can be either battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). BEVs are powered exclusively by electricity, while HEVs have both an electric motor and a gasoline engine.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
This symbol indicates that the vehicle is a hybrid electric vehicle. HEVs have both an electric motor and a gasoline engine. The electric motor helps the gasoline engine to power the vehicle, and it also regenerates electricity when the vehicle is braking.
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
This symbol indicates that the vehicle is a fuel cell electric vehicle. FCEVs use hydrogen fuel to power an electric motor. Hydrogen is a clean-burning fuel that produces no emissions.
Zero-Emissions Vehicle (ZEV)
This symbol indicates that the vehicle is a zero-emissions vehicle. ZEVs produce no tailpipe emissions. This category includes battery electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and some hybrid electric vehicles.
