Which one to choose between a Plug-in Hybrid and a Full Electric vehicle?
The world of automobiles is fast-changing. Most car manufacturers are now providing plug-in hybrid or fully electric vehicles. If you are new to these terms and don’t know how it would benefit you as a customer, this blog at Matador Motors will provide a brief explanation about both models. First, let’s get an idea about the concept of hybrid models. Hybrid vehicles are those models that have two different types of motors. Hybrid motors are further divided into multiple categories and depend on the level of electrification. We have micro-hybrid cars that work on an automatic mechanism that helps the car regain its braking energy and store it. Second, are mild hybrid vehicles that have an electric motor in their drive system. It is only present to support the internal combustion engine of a car and is not capable of working alone. Next comes a full hybrid car and works by combining the power of an electric motor and an IC engine. If one wished to have pure electric driving, it is only possible for short trips.
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