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Buying a Hybrid Car: Things You Need to Know
Quick Facts
A mild hybrid system (MHEV) moves some of the gas engine’s electric load to a low-output electric motor powered by a battery.
A hybrid vehicle (HEV) uses an electric motor (or motors) and an internal combustion engine working together to create motion.
A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) employs a battery powerful enough to provide fully electric operation and can work with the gas engine as a hybrid at other times. Owners can recharge the battery by connecting to an outlet or charging station.
Quick Facts
A mild hybrid system (MHEV) moves some of the gas engine’s electric load to a low-output electric motor powered by a battery.
A hybrid vehicle (HEV) uses an electric motor (or motors) and an internal combustion engine working together to create motion.
A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) employs a battery powerful enough to provide fully electric operation at times and can work with the gas engine as a hybrid at other times. Owners can recharge the battery by connecting to an outlet or charging station.
Information about buying a hybrid car, all in one place.
We’ve put together a list articles about buying a hybrid with advice from our experts.
