Do hybrid vehicles need regular charging?

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There are two types of hybrid electric vehicles. Standard hybrid models can charge the battery while driving. Plug-in hybrid models consume battery power and generally do not require charging. For non-plug-in hybrid vehicles, the hybrid system utilizes part of the engine's power to generate electricity and store it in the battery when high engine output isn't needed. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles represent a new generation of hybrid technology. More details are as follows: 1. Taking Toyota's Leiling Dual Hybrid as an example, during coasting phases the drive motor functions as a generator, converting kinetic energy into electrical energy to charge the vehicle's battery. 2. The Leiling's battery has a range of 40 kilometers, but since it has charging capability, the battery doesn't need charging as long as it shows normal status, eliminating the need for frequent charging. 3. For plug-in hybrids like the 2018 Changan Ford Mondeo Plug-in Hybrid, since the drive motor lacks battery charging capability, the battery power is constantly in a consumption-only state. Therefore, charging is typically required before each trip.