Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: A Beginner's Guide

Electric vehicles today are available across all categories of the automotive spectrum, from small hatchbacks to full-size luxury vehicles. But is an EV the right car for you? And how do you know which one to buy?

Electric Vehicles: A Beginner’s Guide will help you understand the true costs and unique benefits EVs offer. You will discover how an electric vehicle can fit into your lifestyle. Because this technology is relatively new, the goal of this book is to help you, the consumer, decide whether an electric vehicle is right for you.

With Electric Vehicles as your guide, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the different types of EVs, how and where to charge them, why you should buy an EV, and the exciting future trends in electric vehicles. Written by a lifelong “car guy,” in an easy-to-understand format without confusing technical jargon, this book will provide you with confidence as you explore purchasing an electric vehicle. Whether you’re just looking to save money, or looking to make more environmentally conscientious buying decisions, let Electric Vehicles answer all the questions you didn’t even know to ask!

Marshall “Chip” Fox has had a lifelong fascination with cars. He spent thirty-four years in the electric utility industry, where he encountered a program for consumers considering the purchase of an EV, allowing him to blend his passion for cars with his enthusiasm for energy efficiency and sustainability. Chip's hobbies include road cycling, astronomy, and of course, classic cars.