{"id":545,"date":"2026-04-06T08:59:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harmony-auto.nl\/?page_id=545"},"modified":"2026-05-10T12:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T10:34:03","slug":"wat-is-een-nev","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harmony-auto.nl\/en\/wat-is-een-nev\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a NEV?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Over the last few years, electric cars have become more popular with more of them appearing on our roads. Typically, these are referred to as EVs. But there is another term that you may not be familiar with \u2014 NEV.

Not to be confused with \u2018neighbourhood electric vehicle\u2019, NEV stands for \u2018New Energy Vehicle\u2019 and is a term used to describe all types of electric vehicles, from battery-powered fully electric vehicles to plug-in hybrid cars.

BYD is the No.1 NEV Maker, so we\u2019re well placed to explain everything you need to know about NEVs. Below, we\u2019ll take a closer look at different types of NEVs and the benefits of these vehicles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Tipos de NEV<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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NEV is an all-encompassing term used to describe vehicles that are powered by alternatives to fossil fuels \u2014 like electricity. Some of the most common types of NEVs include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Battery-electric vehicles are all-electric. They are powered solely by a battery that powers an electric motor to make the car move. This battery is charged externally by plugging the vehicle into a charger installed at your home or in public. Because it doesn\u2019t have an engine, it doesn\u2019t release exhaust emissions into the atmosphere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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  • A PHEV is another type of NEV. Plug-in electric vehicles combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor. This type of NEV will primarily run on electricity until it runs out of charge. This is when the internal combustion engine will kick in. PHEVs can be charged externally with a home charger or at a public charging station. This type of new energy vehicle is a good option for those who drive longer distances to reduce range anxiety. When the battery runs out, fuel will keep the wheels turning.<\/div><\/li>
  • BYD has developed a hybrid technology unlike any other. Super DM Technology is the driving force behind our PHEVs. It boasts a range of benefits including enhanced driving performance and low fuel consumption. Look for DM or DMi in BYD model names to identify this game-changing hybrid technology.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    NEV Benefits<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    There\u2019s a range of benefits that come with NEVs, resulting in these cars becoming more popular on our roads.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Environmental impact:<\/h3>

    NEVs can be used to reduce emissions on the road. NEVs including battery-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles all produce less greenhouse gas emissions which can cause air pollution than traditional vehicles.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Energy Efficiency:<\/h3>

    NEVs are incredibly energy-efficient, especially BEVs. They are approximately 85-90% efficient compared to an internal combustion engine\u2019s 17-21% efficiency . This means NEVs use less energy for your daily journeys.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Economic benefits:<\/h3>

    NEVs offer drivers a range of economic benefits including costing less to charge your car than to fill up with fuel. Fewer parts in NEVs mean less to spend on upkeep \u2014 you won\u2019t have to worry about regular maintenance like oil changes in BEVs.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Advanced technology:<\/h3>

    Many NEVs including BYD electric cars feature some of the most advanced technology to make driving safer and more comfortable. This includes driver assistance tech and internal components like the car\u2019s battery. To learn more about BYD\u2019s industry-leading advancements, explore BYD Super DM Technology for more information.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    \u00bfCu\u00e1l es la diferencia entre los NEV y los veh\u00edculos tradicionales?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The primary difference between New Energy Vehicles and traditional vehicles with internal combustion engines is the way they are fuelled \u2014 NEVs on electricity and ICE cars on petrol or diesel. But there are other factors to consider that set these vehicles apart from each other.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    NEVs are more energy efficient than traditional vehicles. New energy vehicles get you further by using less energy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    NEVs are quieter when on the road. They make less noise for a smooth drive compared to cars with internal combustion engines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    NEVs offer instant torque, making them fun to drive!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    One of the main advantages of NEVs is being able to top-up at home. Not only do you not need to visit a petrol station, but you can save money too. Many energy providers offer customers low-cost energy for charging at off-peak times.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    What is NEV? Over the last few years, electric cars have become more popular with more of them appearing on our roads. Typically, these are referred to as EVs. But there is another term that you may not be familiar with \u2014 NEV. 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