What is the difference between hybrid and mild hybrid?

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DelHarper
07/30/25 1:54am
Hybrid and mild hybrid differ in that their working modes are not the same. The hybrid battery provides power, while the mild hybrid battery only assists. Introduction to hybrid vehicles: There are currently three main types of hybrid vehicles. One is the "parallel mode," where the engine serves as the main power source, and the electric motor acts as an auxiliary power source. Another is the "series-parallel mode," where the vehicle is driven solely by the electric motor at low speeds, and the engine and electric motor work together at higher speeds. The third type is the "series mode," where the vehicle is driven solely by the electric motor, and the engine only serves as a power source. Introduction to mild hybrid vehicles: Mild hybrid, short for mild hybrid electric vehicle, has a low degree of hybridization. Without the assistance of the internal combustion engine, the motor designed in the vehicle cannot drive the vehicle alone. Mild hybrids generally use 36V and 42V battery packs and are equipped with a low-power starter or generator to assist the internal combustion engine through the crankshaft. Strictly speaking, mild hybrids cannot be considered as true hybrid vehicles, as the car relies solely on the internal combustion engine for driving power, and the output kinetic energy of the rechargeable battery only plays an auxiliary role.
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