What are the differences between hybrid and range-extended electric vehicles?
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The difference between hybrid and range-extended electric vehicles is that the engine in a range-extended vehicle only supplies power and does not drive the wheels. Hybrid vehicles have a transmission and are driven by the engine. Range-extended electric vehicle system: The system is equipped with an internal combustion range extender on the vehicle, which is solely responsible for generating electricity for the vehicle. The generated electricity not only directly powers the drive motor but also charges the battery. When the battery is sufficiently charged, the internal combustion engine can stop working, and the battery directly powers the motor to propel the vehicle forward. Hybrid electric vehicle system: It consists of two power systems: motor drive and engine drive. A plug-in hybrid is a hybrid vehicle that can be charged externally, serving as a "fuel-efficient version" of a gasoline-powered car to some extent, capable of both charging and refueling.