Table 1 Possible market segments of BEV, PHEV, and FCV (after Nemry and Brons[8], completed)
From: Electric cars: technical characteristics and environmental impacts
Size of car | BEV | PHEV | FCV |
Small | Immediate candidate | Vehicle packaging problem and high price are obstacles. | |
Most useful according to practicability reasons related to battery size and costs | |||
Medium | Useful | Privileged segment. Long distance trips possible. However, H2 filling station infrastructure required for FCV. | |
Some models expected within forthcoming years | |||
Large | Conceivable for specific markets only (e.g., luxury cars) due to high price and limited range | ||