True or False: A battery electric vehicle requires external charging but can use an internal combustion generator to extend range.

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) is designed to run solely on electricity stored in its battery and does not have an internal combustion engine. Therefore, it relies exclusively on external charging sources to replenish its battery. The defining feature of a BEV is that it does not use any form of gasoline or diesel fuel, and it doesn't incorporate an internal combustion generator to extend range. While range extenders can be found in some hybrid models, they are not part of a BEV's design. This distinction is critical in understanding the operation of electric vehicles and their reliance on electricity alone for propulsion.