Electric vehicles
There are three main types of electric vehicles: pure electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid. These vehicles are known as Ultra Low Emission Vehicles or ULEVs.
Types of electric vehicle
Pure-electric vehicles use rechargeable battery packs to drive the vehicle.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles mix an internal combustion engine with battery technology, which usually provides pure-electric capability of around 30 miles.
Hybrid vehicles use an internal combustion engine to power a generator, which in turn charges the battery without plug-in capability.
Public charge points
In Northern Ireland, several commercial companies own and provide the electric vehicle charge points available to the public.
You can use various online platforms and apps to find these charge points.
Electric bikes
Electric bikes, known as electrically-assisted pedal cycles (EPACs), have a small motor as well as ‘pedal power’.
You can find more information about them on the Electric bikes page.