Which type of electric vehicle stores energy primarily in a rechargeable battery and is typically charged from an external source?

• A. Hybrid Electric Vehicle
• B. Battery Electric Vehicle
• C. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
• D. Standard Electric Vehicle

Answer: (B)

Energy is stored in a rechargeable battery and recharged from an external source. A Battery Electric Vehicle fits this exactly: it runs entirely on electricity from a large onboard battery pack that is charged by plugging in, with no gasoline engine needed for normal operation. This contrasts with hybrids, which also use a gasoline engine and may recharge energy but are not powered solely by a battery, and plug-in hybrids, which can be charged externally but still have an internal combustion engine. The term standard electric vehicle isn’t a standard category, so the description points to the Battery Electric Vehicle.