Vehicule Electrique
In short
A vehicle that uses one or more electric motors for propulsion, powered by energy stored in rechargeable batteries. Recent studies by Ademe confirm these vehicles are better for the climate than hybrid models.
In plain words
Instead of burning petrol or diesel, these cars use electricity from a battery. They are becoming more common as new brands like Chery enter the market and Europe seeks to secure raw materials like graphite for production.
A simple example
A Tesla or a Chery Tiggo SUV plugs into a charging point to fill its battery before driving.
Why it matters
They are central to reducing transport emissions. However, securing the minerals needed for batteries and managing public charging infrastructure remain key challenges.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse them with hybrid vehicles, which use both an electric motor and a petrol engine.
Sources
- Véhicule électrique Voici comment les Chinois torturent leurs batteries électriques
- Véhicule électrique Voici comment les Chinois torturent leurs batteries électriques lors de tests
- Pour fabriquer nos voitures électriques, l'Europe veut réveiller une vieille mine au Groenland
- Climat, prix, durée des batteries : l’Ademe démonte les idées reçues sur la voiture électrique