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- Plug-in hybrids (PHEV) can drive up to 40 miles on an electric-only range before the gas-powered engine takes over.Many hybrids can drive the wheels for very short distances at low speeds, like going down a driveway. A PHEV brings no such limitations.How far your PHEV drives will depend on weather, road conditions, and driving behavior.
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Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have an entire gas-powered system, an electrical drivetrain, and a battery. It can use one or the other, or both. This system is much different than a "hybrid" vehicle.
With a regular hybrid, the car will typically use the EV aspect to help you accelerate but switch to gas-only as you drive around or combine the two for improved mileage. You can't plug in a regular hybrid to recharge the battery. The car does it for you, but that also means its primary power source is still gasoline, even if they're more efficient than a regular car.
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On the flip side, as the name suggests, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle has a similar electric/gas hybrid setup, but you can plug it in to charge the battery. More importantly, a PHEV can run on electricity only during short distances, often around 60 miles or less.
Many car buyers consider a plug-in hybrid the perfect vehicle to travel short distances on electricity, like a work commute. You'll never need to buy gas. Then, there's still a gasoline engine for longer trips or when you forget to charge the battery.
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We're all familiar with maintenance on standard gasoline-powered cars, but those who buy a PHEV might forget about it, and that's a mistake. A PHEV still has a regular engine with oil, gasoline, coolant, and other fluids.
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And just like you should never let a regular gas car sit for long periods, you should use the gas engine on your plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at least once a week. Yes, even if it has enough electric range to cover 100% of your daily driving, run the gasoline engine on the occasional trip.
There are several reasons you'll want to do this. For one, to ensure all the components stay fresh, lubricated, and in good working order. It'll also help you use the gasoline, so it doesn't sit for an extended period, then go bad.
It's not a good idea to run an ICE engine with several months old gasoline. So, if you rarely use the gas engine in your PHEV, you may want to use a gasoline stabilizer to keep things fresh.
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Depending on the year, make, or model of your plug-in hybrid vehicle, it'll likely remind you to start the gas engine frequently or even do it for you. For example, the Chevy Volt has a sealed and pressurized gas tank, which should help extend the life of gasoline. That said, if you don't use the engine for 4-6 months, a stabilizer is still a good idea.
Most PHEVs have built-in fuel and engine maintenance modes to ensure everything runs appropriately or gets used often enough. Many PHEVs can track when the last time the engine ran and will initiate an "engine maintenance mode" to run the engine for 10-20 minutes while you drive. You can override this if you know the trip will be short. Either way, don't forget to run the regular engine from time to time.
Similarly, your PHEV likely has a gas maintenance system that tracks when you use the fuel tank. If the system recognizes that you haven't used that gas fast enough, it'll remind you to switch to ICE driving or add additional fuel to the mix.
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And finally, we wanted to mention maintenance one more time. While it's true that an electric vehicle requires less maintenance than a regular vehicle, there are still things to pay attention to.
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Even though electric vehicles don't have nearly as many moving parts doesn't mean you won't have to do anything. For example, you'll still need to keep up with engine and cabin air filters, inverter coolant, brake pads and rotors, or the occasional tire rotation. You'll want all the hybrid components, from the charging port to battery packs and inverter coolant checked every 5,000 to 7,000 miles, similar to regular oil changes.
You'll also want to maintain the battery. Don't forget about the battery if you're going on a long road trip and plan on using your PHEV like a regular car with gasoline. It's a bad idea to let the battery get too low, nor will you want to store it for long periods at 100% charge. Most manufacturers recommend keeping your PHEV battery between 20-80% for optimal health.
While you drive a PHEV with gasoline, the electric system can charge through regenerative braking. But don't forget to keep the battery charged to an acceptable level. You never know when you'll need it, plus it's better for overall system health.
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- Cory Gunther
- Senior Author And Newsletter Editor
Apr 6, 2020 · Hybrids don’t have batteries large enough to travel far on electric power alone for more than brief periods, so they may not be suitable for all drivers if they regularly travel long distances. A PHEV has a traditional engine and a battery that’s linked up to the electric motor.
Nov 1, 2022 · Many plug-in hybrid cars manage somewhere between 25 and 50 miles of electric driving on a full battery charge. That might not sound like a lot but, when the average UK commute is less than 30 miles, you could do a large proportion of your weekly driving without using a drop of fuel – as long as you plug it in to recharge, of course.
Sep 11, 2022 · Ranges are typically 20 to 30 miles, but some PHEVs have an official pure electric range of more than 50 miles. This means they can complete many urban journeys on electric power, emitting...
Jun 18, 2024 · If you have a short commute of under 30 miles - or however long the range of your chosen PHEV is - then you can use the electric range to do this for a very low cost, just like with an...
