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EREV is back: the onboard generator fights charging anxiety

The electric car with a small generator engine is back in focus: more range, fewer stops and an easier transition for many drivers.

8 October 2026 1 min read 4 views

The EREV, meaning an electric car with a combustion engine used only to generate power, is returning to the center of the conversation. After years in the background, this solution is reappearing as a practical answer to a still-common issue: real-world range and charging time.

For many markets, Italy included, this setup can be a simpler step toward zero tailpipe emissions mobility. Around town it runs as an EV, while on long trips the generator helps avoid charging anxiety and expands everyday usability.

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