Regulators in key regions—especially Europe, the UK and China—continue to push for full electrification of new vehicle sales. Consumers, on the other hand, are showing resistance to this government-led zeal, particularly in Europe and the UK. Consumers are willing to take on hybrids (HEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) but battery EVs (BEVs) continue to be met with scepticism. In the US this is compounded by a regulatory system which does not fully mandate BEVs; even in California there are exemptions and allowances for vehicles using extended-range EV (EREV) systems. So, might EREVs offer an alternative to existing hybrids and provide a bridge to full electrification?
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