Hybrid VS Plug-In Hybrid - What’s The Difference?

Curious about hybrid vehicles but unsure about the differences between HEVs (Hybrid Electric Vehicles) and PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles)? In this quick video, Gabi and Charlotte provide a detailed yet easy to understand breakdown of these two types of hybrid technology.

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[DEIGNANMAGIC]

You two were a good example of the Hybrid ... when one had more information to offer, the other would stop talking while the other took over. Like a Hybrid, it went back and forth as needed. 🙂

[RobustArid]

Charlotte’s and Gabby is the best duo ever in the world

[tolson]

I have a Sportage HEV being delivered in mid March. I was open to a PHEV so I ran the numbers.

Some things I considered in the evaluation:
1) We are retired do don't have a commute.
2) We plan to use the Sportage on road trips, typically doing 500 miles a day.
3) The Sportage PHEV weights 400 pounds (180 KG) more than the HEV.

So, with the PHEV, for the majority of our miles, we will be dragging around 400 pounds of extra weight. Multiple sources indicate that on a vehicle like the Sportage that 400 pounds will cost you 2 MPG (.4 Liters per 100 KM). I will only get the advantage of the PHEV for the first 34 miles each day, if I can find a charger while on the road.

I decided on the HEV. I love gadgets and tech and would have enjoyed learning the PHEV but I could not justify the $7, 000 price difference (In US the Sportage PHEV does not qualify for a Tax Credit) given my driving situation.

[carloseduardooliveira]

Just a quick note about your comment, Gabi. I also have a Sorento PHEV, and it's true, it's a massive economy of fuel for short commutes, but here in Quebec only during the summer. In the winter, I need to stop more frequently at gas station because of the heating. Anyways, at the end it still much more economical than my last V6 car for sure. 😀

[adelramos]

Very informative! Given the rebate, I would have gotten for myself a Sportage '23 PHEV, but the wait was too long so I got an HEV instead. Still a good deal given it's a great car! Thanks, KIA!

[LucipherK]

Well done ladies, very informative. I agree, a lot of people possibly don't fully understand the difference. I drive a hybrid myself because I live in a condo where I cannot plug in, that's why I bought a hybrid. I'm getting really good fuel efficacy and I really like the regenerative braking.

[ptg]

Great explanation !!! So it's all about the range in pure battery mode that determines PHEV or not... Curious if PHEV's can be charged using usual 120 volt or do we need to have 240 volt charger ???

[allanc]

PHEV is a no brainer with the federal rebate. No point getting HEV.

With the current slowdown in EV adoption, it seems PHEVs will be here to stay for a long time as they are still considered zero emission vehicles.

[willoverkill]

Run the numbers and the cost difference. A) Use the L/100km fuel economy on the HEV with gasoline prices in your area to get cost per km on gas B) Figure 5km/kwh on the PHEV on electric running, get your price per kwh on your electricity bill and figure your price per km on electric.

PHEVs are ideal for short commuting on electric that would normally be done with a cold engine; look for a heat pump or PTC heater to provide cabin heat electrically rather than running the engine to produce heat in colder temperatures eg the Niro PHEV has a PTC heater but the Sportage does not.

HEV (regular hybrids) are almost always worth getting over the standard gas models, only exception being if you have to get a higher trim level to get the hybrid over what you'd normally be buying. The fuel savings are typically worth $1000+ per year for majority of drivers, again do the numbers based on L/100kms and how much driving you do per year. I went with a regular HEV and I love it because I don't have to think about it at all, no plugging in, just get in and drive it like a traditional gasoline car.

[HarshilMandlewala]

Thanks for solving my confusion
I am getting greedy now can we get video on plug-in Kia Niro 2024 for features n all thanks 😊

[davesubers]

How much to replace battery from China and where does the old battery go?

[Awignahan]

Unfortunately, getting a PHEV in a reasonable time frame from Kia Canada is not possible right now.

[kousapex]

Not so much range anxiety for BEVs, more accurately it is charging anxiety. It will go away when dependable EV charging stations become ubiquitous.

[dwaeofficial]

Ummm what’s her @? The one angel on the right

[jrs]

Have you two ever considered moving from Brantford to Hollywood or Vancouver? you could be the next Erin Karpluk, Cindy Busby, or Laura saying🧐🤔💯☺️

p.s. no, i am in FL, not Canada.

[rstik]

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Niro. High voltage with plug-in, without ev.

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