What is the difference between plug-in hybrid and other hybrid vehicles?

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JoyAnn
07/30/25 2:57am
The differences between plug-in hybrid and other hybrid vehicles lie in their mechanical principles and the incentives they qualify for. The specific details are as follows: Mechanical principles differ: Hybrid vehicles do not require charging; their energy comes from recovering wasted energy from the car and storing it as electrical energy. Ultimately, all energy still originates from gasoline, but fuel efficiency is very high. Plug-in hybrid vehicles use batteries that require external power sources for charging. Once fully charged, a plug-in hybrid can operate as a pure electric vehicle. Daily charging for commuting can achieve zero fuel consumption. Different incentives apply: In some major cities in the east with license plate restrictions and driving limitations, plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles fall under the category of new energy vehicles and can enjoy benefits such as new energy subsidies, exemption from driving restrictions, and license plate incentives. Non-plug-in hybrid vehicles, however, do not qualify as new energy vehicles and thus cannot enjoy these policy benefits.
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