Hybrid vs. Electric vs. Plug-In Hybrid — What's the Difference? Which Is Best for You?

What is a hybrid? What is an electric vehicle? What is a plug-in hybrid? In this video, Dan Edmunds walks you through each type of vehicle — hybrid, EV and PHEV — and goes over the pros and cons of each to help you decide which is the right car for your lifestyle.

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Intro 00:00
What is electrification 01:11
What is a kilowatt hour (kWh) 02:27
Electric vehicles (EVs) 04:52
Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) 08:30
Hybrids 11:11
Conclusion 13:14

[teslamr]

If 99.9% of my teachers in school taught like Dan, I might of actually learned something!

[ilina]

I am in the market for my first car purchase, and want it to be a plug-in hybrid. I cannot express how helpful this video is. Detailed yet succinct and accessible, and so polished and well edited. I feel like I actually understand some of the basics surrounding EVs now. Thank you so much!

[miguelreyes]

Finally I’ve been searching for a video that explains this topic now that more phev and EV are on the market! None explained it as clearly as you! Thank you. You got yourself a new subscriber

[Musical_Magpie]

Finally a clear and simple explanation of the difference between EVs, HEVs, and PHEVs that even a 70-year old grandma can understand! Thank you so much.

[zogzog]

I'm having a panic attack. I fear I actually understand the the topic. Thank you Edmunds before I pass ou

[Leon]

ATTENTION: If you buy a plug-in hybrid you have to remember to use the engine part of it. If you find yourself using the battery and only the battery your engine could just stop working. It needs to cycle the oil. Also gasoline does expire. I saw a video of a mechanic who said the owners only drove it to work which was within battery range only for the engine to simply stop working because it was never used.

[tanayajagtap]

This simplified the terms soooo muchhh!! Literally a SAVIOR !

[johnpasqua]

Thank you for the clear distinction between the three types of EV’s

[kathyfann]

I have an EV I love it. It’s a Nissan leaf plus it’s 250 miles range. And now I want to add a plug in Highbred so I can go to my favorite places on the Ocean, without charging because that takes a while.

[someoneelse.]

Much appreciation from Canada for simplifying the differences . Thumbs up and subscribed.

[Mia-Taylor-Love-Live]

There's another type of hybrid called the series hybrid ( used in Nissan e power). It can achieve instant acceleration and torque like an ev. It has an all electric power train while the ic engine is only used as a generator

[lazziebardakos]

Never have I seen a video that makes more sense. Very informative 👍

[Ansuman]

Any first time car buyer should definitely watch this. Dan provides just enough information needed for someone to understand the differentiating parameters and not fall to hyped words by brands.

[CodofWar]

I’m in the market for a hybrid and have been looking for info all over, this is the first time I’m understanding exactly how they work thank you

[Andy-emxt]

Plug in hybrids are really the best. Electric cars shine in city driving and daily commutes. But nothing beats a gas engine for longer trips.

[CCobraProductions]

The best explanation of electrified vehicles that I have ever heard and seen. Excellent video presentation.

[luism]

I went to school for business but your video made me remember why I love engineering so much more. 😮

[yleeofgod]

Great explanation! Thank you for the information. I've been wondering whether I should go for PHEV or EV. This video is really helpful and easy to understand. Just ordered Skoda Superb Estate IV. Thank you!

[thomascunningham]

Excellent video! KW (kilo-watt) is a unit of electrical power, but KWH (kilo-watt-hour) is a unit of electrical energy. Our power company bills us as cost per KWH used (for example, 10 cents per KWH). If we use 900 KWH in a month, we will be billed $90 = 9000 cents.

[Alexa-jokj]

Thank you so much. I'm trying to buy my first car and I've been pretty overwhelmed with what and how to choose. This video really is helping me narrow it down.