With the continuous development of the automobile industry, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) have gradually come into the public’s view with their unique charm.

PHEV have obvious advantages over traditional fuel vehicles. First, energy saving and environmental protection. It can not only rely on electric drive to achieve zero emissions, but also can use fuel when necessary, greatly reducing exhaust emissions, more friendly to the environment. Second, the range is worry-free. Pure electric vehicles often face range anxiety, while PHEV cars combine a traditional fuel engine and an electric motor. The engine can be activated when the battery is depleted or when greater power output is needed. Third, it is powerful. Combining the advantages of an electric motor and a fuel engine, the acceleration performance is excellent, which can bring a smoother driving experience to the driver. Fourth, multiple drive modes. Commonly, there are pure electric (EV), hybrid (HEV), engine drive alone, energy recovery and other modes. Pure electric mode is suitable for short-distance driving in the city, such as commuting to and from work; hybrid mode is activated when driving at high speeds, accelerating sharply, or when the power is insufficient; the engine-driven mode can be used under special working conditions; energy recovery mode can convert the vehicle’s kinetic energy into electricity and store it into the battery when decelerating and braking. Fifth, compared with ordinary hybrid vehicles, plugin electric hybrid cars have a larger battery capacity, which can generally be charged by an external power supply, and the pure electric range is longer, usually tens of kilometers or even hundreds of kilometers. Sixth, charging methods are diverse. Support for slow charging and fast charging. Slow charging generally use household power supply, charging time is longer, usually several hours to dozens of hours; fast charging can be replenished in a shorter period of time more power, usually a few hours. Seventh, the integration of fuel power system and electric power system, as well as complex control systems and electronic equipment, the vehicle structure and control system is more complex, the manufacturing and maintenance technology requirements are higher.

In China, there are a number of excellent plug in hybrid vehicles manufacturers. BYD, as a leader in the field of new energy vehicles, has launched many popular plug-in hybrid models, such as BYD Tang DM-i and Song Pro DM-i. With advanced technology, stylish appearance and spaciousness, these models have won wide recognition from consumers. There is also GEELY Auto, whose electric hybrid cars models such as the Xingyue L Thor Hi・P have also shown great strength. Great Wall Motor’s WEY Latte DHT-PHEV is plug in cars, has also attracted consumers with its high quality and outstanding performance.

Looking ahead, the development trend of plugin hybrid cars is bright. As technology continues to advance, battery performance will be further improved, with longer range and faster charging speeds. At the same time, the degree of intelligence will become higher and higher, bringing users a more convenient and comfortable driving experience. Find your best PHEV vehicles and best used hybrids from Whale-Auto.