new energy vehicle

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   An alternative energy vehicle. A vehicle which is fuelled by an uncommon energy source, as compared to the vast marketplace of conventionally fuelled vehicles, as of the turn of the 21st century.
2. 2
   A plug-in electric vehicle, either a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or an all-electric plug-in battery electric vehicle
3. 3
   Alternative spelling of new energy vehicle.