This hybrid electric vehicle comes fully charged, which should get you about 50 miles, after which it switches automatically to run on gasoline in hybrid mode. You can recharge it in public places or use the cord it comes with to plug into any standard home outlet to recharge overnight. It’s super easy to use, just like any automatic transmission vehicle, and has zero emissions while running in electric mode. Plus, it comes with valid HOV stickers which permit travel in HOV lanes, a helpful feature in Bay Area traffic. Win-win! The car is just barely over a year old, has low mileage and zero issues. Enjoy!