What does PHEV mean?

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DelEllie
07/29/25 5:16pm
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) add battery packs and electric motors to the original gasoline-powered layout, or are equipped solely with battery packs and electric motors. They charge the battery packs by plugging in, enabling the electric motor and gasoline engine to drive the vehicle simultaneously or operate in pure electric mode. Below is an introduction to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles: 1. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are a new type of hybrid electric vehicle. Unlike traditional hybrids that combine gasoline power with electric drive, PHEVs share the same driving principles and units as electric vehicles, with the only difference being the inclusion of an engine onboard. 2. The difference between plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and regular hybrid vehicles: Regular hybrids have very small battery capacities, supplying/recovering energy only during start/stop and acceleration/deceleration, cannot be charged externally, and cannot drive long distances in pure electric mode. PHEVs have relatively larger batteries, can be charged externally, can drive in pure electric mode, and switch to hybrid mode (mainly powered by the internal combustion engine) when the battery is depleted, while also charging the battery as needed. In practical applications, plug-in hybrids offer greater flexibility and convenience.
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