According to data from 2023, the number of electric vehicles on the road is approaching 25,000. These figures prove that the electric vehicle market has been breaking records and showing upward momentum every year. As the market expands, the number of charging stations is also rapidly increasing. In Turkey, there are approximately 4,500 publicly available commercial electric vehicle charging points. However, there are still many questions in consumers' minds regarding the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles. Sharz.net officials shared practical information about still-unknown new concepts to enlighten consumers.

Increase in Electric Vehicle Sales

Electric cars will continue to be a preferred choice in the coming years due to their ability to reduce environmental pollution, lower operational costs compared to rising fuel prices, easier maintenance due to fewer parts, and relatively lower risk of breakdowns. As traditional car culture gives way to new technology, electric vehicles are becoming a part of everyday life. Yet, there are still many unfamiliar terms related to electric vehicles. Officials provide the following information:

• EV: Stands for Electric Vehicle. It is a term representing all vehicles that operate entirely on electric power. These vehicles get their power for movement entirely from an electric motor.
• BEV: Stands for Battery Electric Vehicle. These vehicles obtain the electrical energy they need from batteries located within the vehicle.
• FCEV-FEV: Stands for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. Fuel Cell technology uses the electricity generated from the combination of hydrogen gas with oxygen to charge the vehicle's battery.