PHEV stands for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, ideal for those transitioning from traditional gas and diesel cars but not yet ready for fully electric vehicles. HEV stands for Hybrid Electric Vehicle, featuring both a gas engine and a battery, but they don't require plugging in for charging. HEV drivers often hear the gas engine running, with the battery replenishing through regenerative braking. BEV stands for Battery Electric Vehicle, operating solely on battery power as a 100% electric vehicle. ZEV stands for Zero Emission Vehicle, emitting no harmful pollutants from its exhaust pipe, exemplified by BEVs. ICE stands for Internal Combustion Engine, representing conventional gas-powered vehicles