- ICE: Internal combustion engine vehicles.

- HEVs: Hybrid electric vehicles.

- PHEVs: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, e.g. Volt.

- EV: Pure electric vehicles operating with batteries. Battery recharging is performed by means of network connection.

- Commuter EVs: Electric vehicles for use in towns and surrounding areas, i.e. distances usually shorter than 100 km.

- High Capability EV: High capability electric vehicles not limited by distances like Commuter EVs.

- Lead-acid: Lead batteries.

- Ni-MH: Nickel batteries.

- Li-ion: Lithium batteries.

-Plug in: Battery recharging by means of network connection. Usually performed at night, during off-peak hours.

-Torque: Moment of force.

-Smart Grid: Intelligent electric networks. Smart grids supply electricity provided by companies to consumers by means of digital technology in order to save electricity, reduce costs and increase supply safety.

-V2G (vehicle-to-grid): Vehicle connected to an electric network. Its battery can supply and sell electricity stored during peak hours and at times in which the vehicle is not working.