{"id":11195,"date":"2024-05-29T09:34:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T09:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autolexicon.net\/?p=11195"},"modified":"2024-08-02T12:04:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T12:04:37","slug":"phev-plug-in-hybrid-electric-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autolexicon.net\/en\/articles\/phev-plug-in-hybrid-electric-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The abbreviation PHEV (P<\/strong>lug-in H<\/strong>ybrid E<\/strong>lectric V<\/strong>ehicle) denotes a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle equipped with both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. It thus meets the definition of a hybrid vehicle<\/a>, as it utilizes two types of propulsion. PHEV, in simplified terms, allows combining driving with the internal combustion engine and driving with the electric motor.<\/strong> Both propulsion systems can operate independently or cooperate. Everything is controlled automatically by the vehicle’s electronics according to current needs, or the driving mode is influenced by the driver’s discretion. For example, the driver can choose exclusively electric propulsion for a short trip to work, or even with a depleted battery, reach a distant destination thanks to the combustion engine.<\/span><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_12_placeholder\n

A key aspect in the definition of a PHEV vehicle is that it belongs to the category of so-called “plug-in hybrids”. The traction batteries of PHEV vehicles can be charged directly from the electrical grid using a cable,<\/strong> which is an important difference compared to other types of electro-hybrid vehicles, such as HEV<\/a>, MHEV<\/a>, and microhybrids<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_13_placeholder\n

One of the key features of PHEV vehicles (plug-in hybrids) is the enhanced electric component compared to fully hybrid vehicles like HEV<\/a>. This means they have a stronger electric motor and a traction battery with greater capacity<\/strong>. With a larger battery, PHEV vehicles can travel approximately 100 km on pure electric power, depending on the specific vehicle type.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Functioning Principle of PHEV:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are several technical solutions for the construction of PHEV vehicles. However, common elements include that PHEV vehicles can be charged from the electrical grid<\/strong> and meet the definition of a hybrid motor vehicle<\/strong>. A hybrid motor vehicle has at least two energy converters (two different engines) and two different energy storage systems (batteries\/tanks). Thanks to two energy sources, PHEV vehicles can combine driving modes differently according to current requirements. Examples of driving modes can be found in the following gallery:<\/span><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_14_placeholder\n

Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) are essentially electric hybrids (HEV<\/a>) supplemented with a larger battery that can be charged from the electrical grid. Compared to hybrids, PHEVs have a reinforced electric component, meaning PHEVs can drive for a longer period solely on electric power.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A typical traction battery<\/strong> of a plug-in hybrid vehicle<\/strong> utilizes 400 V technology, has a capacity of 10\u201330 kWh, and a weight of 100\u2013200 kg for the PHEV battery. Such technical solutions today enable a range of 50\u2013120 km solely on electric power from the battery. Newer generations of PHEVs have increasingly longer ranges. It’s also noteworthy that the first generation of PHEVs typically didn’t have the option for fast charging with direct current.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A typical combustion engine of a plug-in hybrid vehicle<\/strong> is usually a gasoline engine because it runs smoother, with lower vibrations, heats up faster, and produces fewer nitrogen oxides (NOx<\/sub>)<\/a>. PHEVs typically use a combination of different combustion cycles (typically Atkinson or Miller) to achieve the lowest fuel consumption possible. The drawbacks of the Atkinson cycle, such as lower power and torque, are compensated for by the electric drive of the PHEV.<\/span><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_15_placeholder\n

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Advantages of PHEV Vehicles:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n