Car guidePowertrain types
Six ways to move a car —
simpler than you think
See how energy travels from source to wheels, and when each system fits Gulf driving.
BEVChapter 01
Electricity alone drives the wheels
It charges at home or public stations, storing energy in a battery that directly powers the motor.
Best for drivers with home charging and predictable daily mileage.
ChargingBatteryElectric motorWheels
01
Plug-in charging
Required
At home or a public charger
02
Daily driving
Most efficient
Lowest energy use per kilometre
03
Tailpipe
None
Zero vehicle tailpipe emissions
BEV · Battery Electric Vehicle
Battery Electric
A large battery and electric motor only — no petrol.
Examples from the EV Gulf catalogue
The six types compared
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