What is the working principle of plug-in hybrid?
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The working principle of a plug-in hybrid is that during driving, the plug-in hybrid vehicle charges the power battery through energy recovery. However, due to the larger capacity of the power battery in plug-in hybrid models, when the vehicle is driven by the engine at a relatively stable speed, a portion of the engine's torque is used to drive the motor for power generation, thereby charging the power battery. Advantages and disadvantages of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles: 1. Compared with non-plug-in hybrid vehicles: Plug-in hybrid vehicles have a larger battery capacity, which can support longer driving distances. If every trip is short-distance and there are good charging conditions, plug-in hybrid vehicles can be used without refueling, functioning as pure electric vehicles, thus possessing the advantages of pure electric vehicles. 2. Compared with pure electric vehicles: Plug-in hybrid vehicles have a much smaller battery capacity, but they are equipped with traditional internal combustion engines, transmissions, drivetrains, fuel lines, and fuel tanks. Therefore, when charging is not possible, as long as there are gas stations, they can continue to drive without being limited by charging conditions.