What is the difference between EV and PHEV?

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StKevin
07/29/25 8:39pm
EV stands for electric vehicle, while PHEV specifically refers to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Below are introductions to EV and PHEV: 1. EV: Electron-Volt, a unit of energy. It can also represent electric vehicles, enterprise value, management modules, etc. 2. PHEV: Refers to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the new energy vehicle category, specifically indicating hybrid vehicles that are charged via plug-in. They typically require dedicated charging piles for power supply. When the battery is sufficiently charged, the vehicle is driven by the electric motor; when the battery is low, the engine will participate in driving or power generation.
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