Hybrid Vehicles at Clawson Honda

Pure Hybrid

If your vehicle is a pure hybrid model and not a plug-in hybrid, there won’t be a way to plug in the battery and charge it on your own with an external power source. Instead, the battery is designed to recharge itself via a regenerative braking system and also through the ICE engine. Depending on your needs, pure hybrid vehicles can be especially suited to city driving when driving for short distances at low speeds, with improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, whilst also having the back-up of a diesel or a petrol engine if you want to head out of town and travel for much longer distances.

Plug-In Hybrid

Unlike other hybrid variants, a plug-in hybrid is like another version of a full hybrid, except it’s designed with a bigger emphasis on electrified power. PHEVs are built with bigger batteries than full hybrids, which helps them achieve a much bigger electric-only driving range — though still considerably less than all-electric cars. This is especially convenient for long drives, since when the car then runs out of fuel you can easily refill at a gas station. It’s worth noting that fuel economy can be less efficient than with a pure hybrid on long trips since PHEVs drive with extra weight in the form of the bigger battery.

Pure Electric

A pure-electric vehicle, also known as an all-electric vehicle, utilizes at least one or more electric motors coupled with a battery and doesn't come with any gas-powered engine. The market for owning pure-electric vehicles is growing very quickly, and charging stations are becoming more available every year. Some of the greatest benefits to driving an all-electric vehicle include the all-around quiet performance, efficient power for every trip, lower maintenance, and reduced impact on the environment.