Will a Hybrid Vehicle Get Damaged If Not Charged for a Long Time?

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StSamantha
07/29/25 5:01pm
Hybrid vehicles will not get damaged if not charged for a long time. When the battery is depleted, a hybrid vehicle automatically increases the engine power. The increased engine power not only meets the car's energy demands but also drives the generator to recharge the battery. The powertrain of a hybrid vehicle consists of: 1. Control system; 2. Drive system; 3. Auxiliary power system and battery. Hybrid vehicles use an electric motor as an auxiliary power source to assist the engine, and this auxiliary electric motor can generate strong and smooth power during normal driving. The principle of a hybrid vehicle is: both the internal combustion engine and the electric motor work simultaneously to provide energy for the car, thereby driving the vehicle. This results in improvements in fuel economy, comfort, and acceleration.
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