electric SUV

Plugged-in utility vehicle

An electric SUV is a sport utility vehicle powered by battery-electric motors rather than an internal combustion engine.

These vehicles combine the high seating position, cargo space, and often all-wheel-drive capability of traditional SUVs with zero tailpipe emissions: We're thinking about trading in the minivan for an electric SUV.

The category has become central to automakers' electrification strategies.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G