Automobile & Transportation
Automotive Range Extenders
A range extender vehicle is a battery electric vehicle that includes an auxiliary power unit (APU) known as a 'range extender'. The range extender drives an electric generator which charges a battery which supplies the vehicle's electric motor with electricity. This arrangement is known as a series hybrid drivetrain.
- Types
- ICE · Fuel Cell · Others
- Applications
- Passenger Vehicles · Commercial Vehicles
5 editions27 December 2025