What is a Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle?
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Plug-in hybrid vehicles are hybrid electric vehicles that can be charged using an external power source for the vehicle's power battery, representing a new energy vehicle type that bridges the gap between pure electric vehicles and conventional fuel vehicles. Plug-in hybrid vehicles are equipped with two power systems: an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. During daily use, if the vehicle is switched to pure electric mode, it will not consume fuel while driving. However, when the battery level is low, the vehicle's computer will automatically activate the engine as the primary power source. During high-speed driving or cruising, the energy efficiency of the engine tends to be higher than that of the electric motor.