Hybrid
A petrol or diesel car, that also has a small battery and electric motor. It doesn’t have a plug, can’t be charged up and has a limited electric range.
HEV
Hybrid Electric Vehicle. A petrol or diesel car, like the BMW X5 Hybrid, that also has a small electric motor and battery. It doesn’t have a plug, can’t be charged up from the grid and gets its power from the engine or braking energy. It has a limited electric range. See ‘Hybrid’.
Home Charging Point
A specific electrical unit, usually a wallbox, fitted to the outside of your home to charge a car with a battery. Supplied by a company like BP Chargemaster.
Hydrogen
A gas which is used to power Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) and can also be burned in conventional engines with modifications. It can be created using electricity, so is potentially a renewable energy source.
Heat Pump
A more energy efficient type of heater which can be used in a car or house. It works like an air conditioner in reverse, taking warmth out of the air and condensing it.
