Electric vehicle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-000642",
  "term": "Electric vehicle",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "A general term for any on-road licensed vehicle that can plug into an electric power source and uses electric power to move. EVs plug into a source of electricity and store power in a battery pack for all or part of their power needs. Includes Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs). Can also be referred to as Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEV).",
  "abbreviation": "EV",
  "subject": "Electricity",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/electric-vehicle/"
}