What is a Plug In Hybrid Car?

How Does a Plug-in Hybrid Car Work?

The PHEV typically has a combination of Internal combustion petrol engine and electric motor with higher power and larger battery capacity than other hybrids. This means an increased all-electric range of up to 36 miles in some models. When driving in electric mode, no fuel is being used and so there are zero emissions.

Regenerative braking technology returns kinetic energy to recharge the battery pack while coasting or braking. Sophisticated technology informs drivers of the energy expenditure on the road. This helps you reduce consumption and emissions even further by suggesting energy-saving driving techniques. Some systems even use satellite navigation to anticipate the most efficient power source.

What about charging a phev?

There’s no need to worry about electric range in a phev. When the battery is low, the Petrol or Diesel engine will automatically take over. Then when it’s convenient, simply hook up your phev to an electricity supply using the cable provided with the car. Charge up the battery when at home, work or any of the increasing number of public charging stations. For more information about Kia home charging station installations, contact your local Brayley Kia main dealer by sending an enquiry.

Plug in Hybrids on the road

There are now more than 130,000 PHEV cars on the road in the UK. Numbers are rising year on year and at Brayleys we recognise their advantages of fuel economy and environmental responsibility. Government support for the new generation of energy efficient vehicle is also strong with grant schemes available.

Contact your local Brayley dealership for more details. Our helpful and knowledgeable staff are happy to answer any questions about all types of hybrids and all-electric cars.

• What is a self-charging Hybrid?
• What is a Mild Hybrid?

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