{"id":38985,"date":"2022-12-24T12:03:50","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T17:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38985"},"modified":"2022-12-24T12:03:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-24T17:03:50","slug":"do-you-need-to-charge-a-hybrid-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38985","title":{"rendered":"Do you need to charge a hybrid car?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s impossible to ignore the massive shift happening right now in the automotive world. Most automakers have committed to transforming themselves into electric vehicle<\/a> manufacturers, and some have even made promises to shift 100 percent of their capacity to EVs. That means a load of new terminology and concepts to understand, but one of the most asked questions has to do with a vehicle type we\u2019ve known and loved for a long time: Hybrids. People hear about plug-in hybrids<\/a> and EVs needing to be charged and wonder if traditional hybrids fall into the same boat. We\u2019ve put together a quick overview to help you understand how hybrids compare to their plug-in counterparts. Let\u2019s get rolling<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Though they have a battery<\/a> and at least one electric motor, hybrid vehicles<\/a> do not need to be charged. Unlike EVs and PHEVs, hybrid batteries recharge through a combination of regenerative braking<\/a> and excess energy from the gas engine. The battery and electric motor help improve fuel economy<\/a> by assisting with takeoff and slow-speed driving, and the electric system can also power auxiliary equipment, such as the stereo and climate systems, when the vehicle is parked.<\/p>\n