Car guidePowertrain types
Six ways to move a car —
simpler than you think
See how energy travels from source to wheels, and when each system fits Gulf driving.
REEVChapter 02
The wheels stay electric; petrol extends the journey
The battery powers the motor and wheels; when charge runs low, a petrol generator produces electricity to extend range.
A strong fit for city driving and long Gulf trips where charging coverage varies.
ChargingBatteryGeneratorElectric motorWheels
01
City driving
Quiet and electric
An electric motor drives the wheels
02
Confident long trips
Extended range
The generator keeps energy flowing
03
Plug-in charging
Useful, not essential
Fuel can keep the trip going
REEV · Range-Extended Electric Vehicle
Range-Extended EV
Electric drive + a petrol generator that charges the battery.
Examples from the EV Gulf catalogue
The six types compared
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