Hybrid vs. plug-in hybrid: what are the differences?
Hybrid vs. plug-in hybrid: what are the differences?
The main difference between a hybrid car and a plug-in hybrid car lies in the charging method and battery capacity.
A self-charging hybrid car (E-Tech full hybrid) charges its battery solely through the internal combustion engine and regenerative braking. It therefore requires no plugging in and automatically optimises the use of electrical energy to reduce fuel consumption.
A plug-in hybrid car (E-Tech hyper hybrid) goes even further: it has a higher-capacity battery that can be charged in the same way as electric vehicles, via a plug. It also uses regenerative braking and an internal combustion engine, but it must be plugged in to take full advantage of its features.
This technology makes it possible to travel longer distances in all-electric mode, particularly on daily commutes. The plug-in hybrid thus represents another step toward 100% electric driving.
Hybrid vs. plug-in hybrid: what are the differences?
The main difference between a hybrid car and a plug-in hybrid car lies in the charging method and battery capacity.
A self-charging hybrid car (E-Tech full hybrid) charges its battery solely through the internal combustion engine and regenerative braking. It therefore requires no plugging in and automatically optimises the use of electrical energy to reduce fuel consumption.
A plug-in hybrid car (E-Tech hyper hybrid) goes even further: it has a higher-capacity battery that can be charged in the same way as electric vehicles, via a plug. It also uses regenerative braking and an internal combustion engine, but it must be plugged in to take full advantage of its features.
This technology makes it possible to travel longer distances in all-electric mode, particularly on daily commutes. The plug-in hybrid thus represents another step toward 100% electric driving.
