Definition - Plug-in hybrid
A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two sources of energy for its operation. It is made up of two engines, one thermal and one electric which take it in turns to drive the vehicle if the electric motor is no longer powered.
Often a traction battery is included in these vehicles to store additional energy. It's a fairly complex system, but one that nevertheless offers an optimum ratio between weight capacity and volume capacity.
This type of hybrid is called a rechargeable hybrid because it can be recharged in the same way as an electric vehicle, unlike a non-rechargeable hybrid.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are recharged using a recharging cable plugged into an external socket, and the internal combustion engine is refuelled.
The special feature of plug-in hybrids is that they can also be recharged while driving, either by :
- Le regenerative braking
- driving phases (acceleration and deceleration)
Advantage : These vehicles can drive for miles thanks to the battery electric and therefore emitting 0% of CO2. This type of vehicle is therefore less polluting than an internal combustion engine, but not as environmentally friendly as an electric car.
Disadvantage : The price of these vehicles is higher than that of a combustion engine.
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