With the continuous improvement of environmental awareness, more and more car manufacturers have begun to introduce hybrid vehicles. There are two types of hybrid vehicles: plug-in hybrid and gasoline-electric hybrid. So, what's the difference between these two types? This article will introduce the following aspects in detail.
1. Power**.
A plug-in hybrid vehicle is a new energy vehicle that can be powered by plug-in charging. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be driven in pure electric mode, hybrid mode and fuel mode. Among them, in pure electric mode, the vehicle can drive with zero emissions, which is suitable for driving on congested roads such as cities; In hybrid mode, the vehicle can be driven by both fuel and electricity to achieve higher fuel efficiency; In fuel mode, the vehicle is powered only by fuel, making it suitable for use in situations such as long-distance driving.
Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles are a combination of traditional fuel vehicles and electric vehicles. It uses a conventional fuel engine and electric motor as power, brakes the system to generate energy, and stores it in the battery. Diesel-electric hybrid vehicles can adopt three modes during driving: pure electric mode, hybrid mode and fuel mode. However, unlike plug-in hybrids, gasoline-electric hybrids cannot be plugged in to charge to gain power.
Second, the mileage.
The range of a plug-in hybrid vehicle depends on the battery capacity and the number of recharges. In pure electric mode, it can generally travel around 20-50 km, while in hybrid mode, the range can be extended to around 500-1000 km. Of course, the specific cruising range is also affected by factors such as vehicle quality and driving conditions.
The range of a hybrid vehicle depends on the fuel tank capacity and fuel efficiency. In pure electric mode, it can generally travel around 2-5 km, while in hybrid mode, the range can be extended to around 500-1000 km. Compared to plug-in hybrid vehicles, gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles have a relatively short range.
3. Charging method.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be plugged in to charge to gain power, which generally takes about 3-5 hours to charge. In addition, plug-in hybrids can also generate energy through braking systems and store it in batteries.
Hybrid vehicles, on the other hand, cannot be plugged in to obtain power, they need to be powered by a braking system and stored in batteries. Compared to plug-in hybrid vehicles, the charging method of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles is relatively complex.
Fourth, environmental protection.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be driven in pure electric mode with zero emissions, making them suitable for driving on congested roads such as cities. At the same time, plug-in hybrid vehicles can also reduce energy waste by braking the system and storing it in the battery.
Hybrid vehicles, on the other hand, use a braking system to generate energy and store it in batteries, thereby reducing energy waste. However, compared to plug-in hybrid vehicles, gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles are relatively less environmentally friendly.
In summary, plug-in hybrid vehicles and gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles have their own advantages and disadvantages. Plug-in hybrids have a longer range and are more environmentally friendly, but they need to be plugged in. Hybrid vehicles have higher fuel efficiency and easier charging, but have a shorter range.