Automakers are betting on a different kind of electric car. Meet the EREV.
Automakers are betting that EVs with gas generators can succeed where plug-in hybrids largely fell short.
Automakers are betting on a novel type of electric car called EREV, which stands for Extended-Range Electric Vehicle. These vehicles combine the benefits of electric and gas-powered cars, offering both electric-only driving range and the convenience of gas-powered travel. Major brands including Hyundai, Genesis, Ram, Jeep, Ford, and Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors have announced plans to bring EREVs to market by the end of 2028.
EREVs feature both a substantial battery and a gas engine, energizing the wheels exclusively with electric motors and burning fuel to spin a generator when the battery's charge is low. By offering roughly 120 to 150 miles of electric-only driving followed by several hundred extra miles with a full tank of gas, EREVs cater to vehicles Americans already love, such as big trucks and SUVs.
The format aims to provide the best of both worlds, while also addressing the challenges faced by plug-in hybrids, which have underperformed in the market due to cost and consumer confusion.
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