The grid sending power to charging stations the BEV uses to replenish its battery may emit CO2. CO2 is emitted during the BEV's manufacturing process, however no CO2 is emitted by the BEV itself, once it begins operating. Its electric motor uses batteries that are recharged by plugging in to an electric power source (a wall socket or EV charger). It contains no internal combustion engine ( ICE). What's the difference between a Pure Electric, an Extended Range EV, a Plug-In Hybrid, and a Hybrid Electric Vehicle?Ī Pure Electric, or Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle ( BEV) gets all its power from its batteries and electric motors.