There’s been a lot of talk about air pollution in the press lately and a lot of focus on the effect of petrol and diesel vehicles. Motorists who want to do their bit to improve air quality have probably thought about switching to an electric or hybrid car but are unsure of the differences between the different types of electric vehicles available.

In our slide show below we explain the difference between the 3 main types of electric cars currently on the market so you can understand your BEV from your PHEV.

Discover some interesting facts and stats about service and maintenance costs, battery range, charging times, and depreciation of electric vehicles.