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Ford Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Glossary

The electric vehicle revolution is an exciting time in the automotive industry, but one that leaves many MO Ford fans with a lot of questions. Whether you've been wondering about the specific differences between plug-in hybrid vs. hybrid vehicles or how to charge an EV, our Ford dealership near St. Charles has all the answers you're searching for. We've put together this EV glossary to help eco-conscious local Ford enthusiasts learn more about commonly used terms and get more familiar with Ford electric and hybrid vehicle offerings. That way, you can visit Bommarito Ford knowing all the details and can easily find your perfect eco-friendly new Ford in Missouri waiting for you on our lot! 

Electric Vehicle Terms & Phrases Glossary

  • Electric Vehicle: Commonly abbreviated as EV, an electric vehicle is one that runs solely on electricity. These electrified vehicles usually feature a high-voltage, large-capacity battery that powers one or more electric motors. The new Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV and F-150 Lightning truck are examples of all-electric Ford vehicles.
  • Hybrid Vehicle: A gas-powered vehicle that augments its internal combustion engine with a small electric motor and battery. Hybrid vehicles typically don't offer any all-electric range but can have far greater fuel economy than cars that run only on gas. New Ford hybrid models include the Maverick base trim and F-150 Hybrid trucks.
  • Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle: A middle ground between hybrids and EVs, plug-in hybrid vehicles need to be plugged in to recharge. They also usually offer a limited all-electric range.
  • Miles Per Gallon Equivalent (MPGe): A metric used to compare the efficiency of electric vs. gas-powered vehicles, MPGe essentially measures how far an electric car can travel before consuming the energy equivalent to one gallon of gasoline.
  • Charging Station: Typically refers to a station equipped with electric car chargers for recharging plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. These can be anything from EV chargers at local stores and malls to dedicated ultra-fast charging centers.
  • Charge Port: Where the charge cord coupler is plugged in to charge an electric vehicle. It is similar to a fuel filler neck on a gas-engine vehicle.
  • Level 1, 2 and 3 Charging: These are the three levels of EV charging in widespread use. Level 1 and Level 2 charging are typically used for slower, overnight charging, while Level 3 is an ultra-fast option for speedier charging. The higher the level, the faster the charging times and higher the voltage.

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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, license, processing and/or $585 documentation fee. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.