Hybrid vehicles, as the name suggests, are models that use two powertrains: an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. The advantage of hybrid vehicles is that they can flexibly switch or mix the two types of power under different working conditions, so as to achieve the purpose of fuel saving, emission reduction and performance improvement. Hybrid models are also becoming more and more popular among consumers in the market, especially in the face of high fuel prices.
However, hybrid models are not a panacea, nor are they something that can be driven casually. One of the core components of a hybrid vehicle is the battery, and its condition and life directly affect the performance and economy of the hybrid vehicle. If you do not pay attention to maintenance and use, the battery is easy to have problems, or even scrapped in advance, bringing unnecessary trouble and losses to the car owner. So, what are the 3 things you can't do when buying a hybrid model? Let's take a look at it.
The first thing is that it can't be parked for a long time. Some car owners buy hybrid models, but rarely drive them, or sometimes go on business or tourism, park their cars at home or in the parking lot, and leave them untouched for weeks or even months. This is very detrimental to the battery of a hybrid vehicle, as the battery will slowly self-discharge, causing the charge to drop or even run out completely. If the battery level is too low, it will affect the start and operation of the hybrid model, or even fail to start. In addition, too low a battery will also accelerate the aging of the battery and shorten the life of the battery. Therefore, owners of hybrid models should pay attention to the fact that if they do not drive for a long time, it is best to start the vehicle every once in a while to let the battery charge and discharge it to maintain the state of the battery.
The second thing is not to accelerate or brake too often. Some car owners buy hybrid models, thinking that the fuel consumption of hybrid models is very low, so they don't care about the way they drive, and often accelerate or brake sharply, which is also very unfavorable to the battery of hybrid models. Because rapid acceleration or braking will cause the battery of hybrid vehicles to charge and discharge too quickly, causing the temperature of the battery to rise, affecting the performance and stability of the battery. In addition, sudden acceleration or braking will increase the fuel consumption of hybrid vehicles and reduce the economy of hybrid vehicles. Therefore, owners of hybrid models should pay attention to driving as smoothly as possible, avoid frequent rapid acceleration or sudden braking, and protect the health of the battery.
The third thing is that you can't drive or park in extreme temperatures. Some car owners buy hybrid models, whether it is summer or winter, do not pay attention to the temperature of the vehicle, sometimes drive or park in a high or low temperature environment, which is also very unfavorable to the battery of the hybrid model. Because the performance and life of the battery have a great relationship with the temperature, if the temperature is too high or too low, it will affect the charging and discharging efficiency of the battery, and even cause damage to the battery. Generally speaking, the optimal operating temperature of the battery is between 15 and 35, and if you exceed this range, you should take care to adjust the temperature of your vehicle, or avoid driving or parking in extreme temperatures. Therefore, owners of hybrid models should pay attention to the use of air conditioning or heating reasonably according to the season and weather, maintain the appropriate temperature of the vehicle, and prolong the life of the battery.
In short, hybrid models are an advanced automotive technology, but they also need to be maintained and used by car owners in order to give full play to the advantages of hybrid models, otherwise, the battery will be scrapped in advance, making your hybrid model a brick. The above are the 3 things you can't do when buying a hybrid model, I hope it will help you. If you have any other questions about hybrid vehicles, please feel free to contact me and I will do my best to provide you with information and answers. Thank you for your interest and support.