Is DHT a Plug-in Hybrid?

[AnaLynn]

DHT belongs to plug-in hybrid. Dual Mode Technology: Also known as DM technology, it is a leading plug-in hybrid technology. If the pure electric mode is abbreviated as EV and the hybrid mode as HEV, then BYD's Dual Mode Technology is EV+HEV. Compared with models in the same class, BYD models equipped with Dual Mode Technology also demonstrate excellent performance. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle: Abbreviated as PHEV, it is a new type of hybrid electric vehicle. Different from traditional gasoline power combined with electric drive hybrid, the driving principle and driving unit of plug-in hybrid are the same as those of electric vehicles, the only difference is that the vehicle is equipped with an engine.

[Ethan]

Last time I researched hybrid vehicles, I specifically looked up information. DHT is actually a core structure of hybrid technology, known as Dedicated Hybrid Transmission in Chinese. This thing itself doesn't refer to whether it's plug-in or not, but rather the technical solution for how the engine and motor coordinate in power transmission. You see, hybrid models from brands like Great Wall and Geely, although they all use DHT technology, some can be charged and are called plug-in hybrids, while others can't be charged and are just regular hybrids. It's like vehicles using turbocharged engines - some run on gasoline while others can also use natural gas! The technology platform and energy replenishment method are actually two different dimensional concepts.

[LaVanessa]

We often confuse concepts when talking about hybrid vehicles. DHT is more like the 'skeleton' of the vehicle—a transmission system specifically designed to coordinate the work of the engine and motor. Take my colleague's Haval SUV as an example. His plug-in hybrid uses the Lemon DHT technology with a large battery that can be charged. On the other hand, the Xiaolong MAX at the 4S store, though also featuring a DHT structure, is a non-plug-in hybrid. The key is to check for a charging port and battery capacity—these are the standards for distinguishing plug-in hybrids. Technical names don't indicate the energy type, which is particularly easy to confuse people.

[VanLuke]

Recently, while helping a friend choose a hybrid car, I finally understood that DHT is like an intelligent dispatcher responsible for distributing power between the engine and the electric motor. Currently, there are two types on the market: plug-in and non-plug-in versions. BYD's DM-i also follows the DHT route, but with a larger battery that can be charged, making it a plug-in hybrid. Honda's i-MMD hybrid cars actually also feature a DHT structure but cannot be charged externally. If you see a model labeled with the 'DHT-PHEV' suffix, it is definitely a plug-in hybrid version.

[MacMariana]

A car engineer friend told me that DHT technology has now evolved into a core technical route in the hybrid field. Essentially, it is an electromechanical coupling system that keeps the engine operating at its most efficient speed as much as possible. Different manufacturers use it to develop various models: Chery's Kunpeng DHT can be configured as a plug-in hybrid that requires charging or as a regular hybrid vehicle. Consumers just need to look for the PHEV label to avoid buying the wrong type, as this label is equivalent to an officially certified plug-in hybrid identification.

[Furtado]

Last year, I test drove several hybrid vehicles to finally understand the nuances. Simply put, DHT is a transmission technology architecture, similar to the AT transmission in fuel-powered cars. For example, Great Wall's DHT can be paired with a small battery pack for hybrid (non-plug-in) use or with a larger battery pack for plug-in hybrid. As for charging, it depends on whether the vehicle has a charging port. Models with a pure electric range displayed on the dashboard exceeding 50 kilometers are generally plug-in hybrids. Nowadays, the technological roadmap for domestic hybrid vehicles is becoming clearer, mostly moving towards compatibility.