“What are the differences between plug-ins and hybrids?” and “Does an electric vehicle cost more?”
These are two questions that are often asked by people who want to learn about the characteristics of these two types of vehicles.
With the age of electric cars upon us
and the increasing demand for sustainable transport solutions, the interest in
both hybrid vehicles and plug-in vehicles will continue to grow in the years to
come.
If you plan to purchase a new vehicle
soon, you might want to know what these new electrified powertrain
transportation systems have to offer. Perhaps you want to know what it’s like
owning an electric vehicle.
In this post, we’ll discuss the
differences between plug-ins and hybrids to help you understand what sets each
one apart.
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)
is a type of automobile that utilizes batteries and fuel to power its electric
motor and internal combustion engine respectively.
For the environment-conscious, these
vehicles generally consume electric power first until their levels reach a
certain threshold. Once it does, they automatically switch to their combustion
engines to start using fuel.
Charging PHEV batteries can be accomplished in 3 ways:
In regenerative braking, the electric
motor of plug-in hybrid vehicles works as a generator whenever they brake, which
recaptures the energy that would otherwise have been lost.
A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a
type of automobile that uses an internal combustion engine together with one or
more electric motors that consume battery-stored energy. An HEV offers the best
of both electric and conventional vehicles by having high fuel economy and range.
HEVs are categorized into two distinct fuel-efficient system designs. These are:
Hybrid vehicles acquire energy from both
their electric motor and gasoline engine. These two systems work with each
other to provide the power they need to function. A hybrid car would also
consume fuel to assist in recharging its battery power.
In plug-in hybrid vehicles, they
primarily operate with their electric motors by consuming energy from their
batteries. A PHEV won’t consume gasoline unless it runs out of battery power.
When searching for a plug-in and hybrid
vehicle, make sure you get in touch with our team in person. Our dealership has been serving the communities in Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and Sammamish since 1980, providing customers in these areas with several options to buy Honda vehicles. Come visit our location or check out our hybrid
inventory today to find the PHEV or HEV you need.