What is the Difference Between Hybrid Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles?
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Here is an introduction to the differences between the two: 1. Power difference. Plug-in hybrids are usually designed with the main goal of enhancing vehicle performance, such as the Ferrari SF90, Porsche Cayenne, Panamera Plug-in Hybrid, and BYD Dynasty series. In this regard, Chinese brands have performed exceptionally well. For example, BYD's DM models have nearly double the power compared to their fuel-powered counterparts. Of course, some are aimed at improving smoothness, such as BMW plug-in hybrids, Volkswagen plug-in hybrids, and Geely. Others focus on energy efficiency, such as Korean brands and SAIC-GM plug-in hybrids. 2. Driving experience. Plug-in hybrids are typically equipped with large batteries, enabling pure electric driving for 50-100 kilometers. If battery costs decrease, this range may increase in the future. Hybrid electric vehicles, on the other hand, only come with small batteries and can hardly drive purely on electricity. Although they have an EV mode, the engine needs to start and assist in charging after just 1-2 kilometers of pure electric driving. 3. Driving environment. Hybrid electric vehicles save fuel mainly in urban areas; on highways, their fuel consumption is almost the same as that of conventional fuel vehicles, and sometimes even higher. Examples include Toyota's dual-engine models.
