What are the differences between pure electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles?

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Pure electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles differ most significantly in their structural configuration by the presence or absence of an internal combustion engine. In terms of the powertrain system: Pure electric vehicles operate solely on a single powertrain system, entirely powered by rechargeable batteries, with the motor, electronic control unit, and battery constituting its three core components. In contrast, hybrid vehicles are equipped not only with an electric motor and battery but also include an internal combustion engine, where the electric motor serves as an auxiliary power source to assist the engine in driving the vehicle. Regarding charging: