Technically, you don’t need to plug in a PHEV because it can operate like a standard hybrid vehicle. However, the point of a PHEV is to gain the efficiency benefits of using electricity from the grid to move the car, which requires a fully charged battery. Furthermore, a PH...
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Learn the benefits of driving a Kia fully electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid vehicle. Take a quiz to discover which Kia model is right for you!
When choosing between an Electric vs Hybrid car, it’s important to understand the key differences between the two. A Hybrid vehicle combines a battery with an engine and charges through regenerative braking. Electric cars run entirely on electricity from the battery and plug into a charging poin...
Car manufacturers have a relatively new addition to the category of “Hybrids”. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are something of a middle ground between a traditional hybrid (think Prius) and fully electric cars (think Tesla).
Electric cars are not all the same. Nowadays you can choose from a whole range of powertrains, from the plug-in hybrid to the fuel cell. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of the 4 types of electric car.
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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, or PHEVs, have both an engine and electric motor to drive the car. Like regular hybrids, they can recharge their battery through regenerative braking. They differ from regular hybrids by having a much larger battery, and being able to plug into the grid to...
When the battery runs out, the engine kicks in and the car works as a standard, non-plug-in hybrid. PHEV batteries can be charged by an internal combustion engine or regenerative braking, in addition to connecting to an external electric power source. During braking, the electric motor functi...
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