Are Hybrid Cars Worth Buying?

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DelAriel
07/28/25 4:15pm
Hybrid cars are worth buying. Hybrid vehicles can be divided into three types: plug-in hybrids, conventional hybrids, and range-extended hybrids. Below is an extended introduction to them: 1. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): Currently the most common type, as they comply with China's new energy policies, they can enjoy benefits such as exemption from license plate lotteries and purchase subsidies in restricted purchase areas, except in Beijing. Plug-in hybrids are not complicated; they essentially add a large-capacity battery and an electric motor to a conventional fuel vehicle. This allows the vehicle to rely entirely on the electric motor in congested areas and for short trips, avoiding the high fuel consumption characteristics of conventional vehicles in traffic jams. 2. Conventional Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs): The principle involves adding an electric motor and a small battery to a conventional fuel vehicle. Due to the low power of the motor and the small battery capacity, it only serves as an auxiliary function, mainly reducing fuel consumption during startup or at very low speeds. It can also achieve excellent fuel-saving effects. The drawbacks are that it cannot qualify for a green license plate and does not receive national subsidies. 3. Range-Extended Hybrid Electric Vehicles (EREVs): These are more akin to electric vehicles. The principle involves using an engine to generate electricity, which then drives the electric motor. However, since the engine cannot directly drive the car, it results in energy loss. Range-extended hybrids are more like a supplement to electric vehicles, aimed at extending the driving range.
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