FCEV
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. This uses hydrogen gas as a fuel. They typically have a range of around 300 miles and or more and only emit water vapour from the exhaust. Charging is limited at the moment and there are only a couple of Fuel Cell cars on sale like the Hyundai Nexo, but you’re going to be hearing a LOT more about them in the future.
Fast Charging
A charging speed of 7kW - 22kW, which will typically charge an EV in three to 10 hours. This type of charging point is usually found in homes, workplaces and in some public places.
FLEX
Another word for a cable, or Nissan’s battery lease scheme. Can also refer to yoga moves.
FOMO
Fear of Missing Out. The nagging worry that you’re going to be the last of your friends to go electric.
Formula E
Formula E is an international racing championship that uses electric cars instead of traditional petrol-powered ones - it’s a bit like electric Formula One. See Nicki Shields.
Froot/Frunk
A storage area at the front of a car, in the place where you would usually find an engine. Derives from ‘front boot’ or the American term ‘front trunk’. Sounds a bit daft when a non-American comes out with it.
Fuel Cell
A way of generating electric power using a chemical reaction between hydrogen and the oxygen in the air. Used to power cars like the Hyundai Nexo.
