What is a Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle?

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SanKylie
07/29/25 8:20am
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are a type of vehicle that falls between electric vehicles and fuel-powered vehicles. They are equipped with both the traditional internal combustion engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel system, and fuel tank of conventional cars, as well as the battery, electric motor, and control circuitry of electric vehicles, with a relatively large battery capacity and a charging port. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can operate in pure electric mode or in hybrid mode where the engine and the drive motor work together. When operating in hybrid mode, their working principle is the same as that of regular hybrid vehicles. In pure electric mode, they are solely powered by the battery pack, enabling pure electric drive and zero emissions. However, once the battery is depleted, it requires external charging, hence the name plug-in hybrid vehicle.
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