Some of our customers near Rockville have had questions about the difference between a hybrid and a PHEV or plug-in hybrid. In the simplest of terms, a plug-in hybrid can be charged through a cable, like those used on electric vehicles. Keep reading to learn more.
What is a Hybrid?
The one thing that Hybrids and PHEVs, like the Hyundai Tucson, share is the combination of a gas engine and an electric motor. This helps improve fuel economy by using excess power from the engine to run an electric motor to add additional power for drivers in Baltimore. Power can also be gained from regenerative braking, using the electric motor as a generator to slow the vehicle through resistance.
Traditional Hybrids
A traditional hybrid, such as the Santa Fe Hybrid or the Sonata Hybrid, operates like mentioned above. They tend to have a small battery that can power the vehicle on all-electric power for a few miles around Arlington, VA. However, the electric motor is often smaller and used to supplement power when starting from a stop or accelerating. Any power for the electric motor is gained through the gas engine running or regenerative braking.
Plug-in Hybrid
A plug-in hybrid usually has a larger battery pack and an external charging port like those found on electric vehicles. Drivers from Alexandria, VA, can supplement the larger battery by charging their vehicle much like an EV. The all-electric range of PHEVs tends to be longer than that of traditional hybrids due in part to the larger battery and the vehicle's overall design.
Contact Fitzgerald Hyundai Rockville
To see Hyundai’s lineup of hybrid and PHEVs, visit Fitzgerald Hyundai Rockville. Our inventory has the models that drivers from Washington, DC, are looking for. For great options for both powertrains, contact Fitzgerald Hyundai Rockville to schedule a test drive and learn more.
