What is the difference between PHEV and MHEV?

[DeSavannah]

PHEV and MHEV differ in their positioning: PHEV is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle; MHEV is a mild hybrid electric vehicle. The PHEV is a compact urban SUV with body dimensions of 4510mm in length, 1852mm in width, and 1708mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2650mm. In terms of power, the MHEV is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 130kW electric motor. The engine has a maximum power output of 71kW and a maximum torque of 120Nm, with the maximum power achieved at 5500 rpm.

[IsabelMarie]

I did my homework on these two hybrid types before buying a car. Simply put, a PHEV is like a rechargeable electric mule hybrid—it can run over 50 km on electricity alone, and with a home charger, your commute barely uses any gas. But an MHEV is essentially still a fuel-powered car, relying on a small motor to assist the engine at startup and storing braking energy in a small battery, with no ability to charge or drive in pure electric mode. In practice, a PHEV drives quietly like an electric vehicle at low speeds, only burning fuel when the battery runs out. An MHEV feels almost the same as a regular car, mainly saving some fuel and offering smoother auto start-stop in traffic. If you have easy access to charging, a PHEV’s operating costs are significantly lower.