Which is better, plug-in hybrid or extended program?

Hello, everyone, with the increasing awareness of environmental protection, electric vehicles have become the representative of sustainable travel. However, among various technical routes of electric vehicles, extended-range electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have attracted wide attention. So, today I will answer for you which of these two technical routes is better.

I. Extended-range electric vehicles

Extended-range electric vehicle is a kind of electric vehicle mainly relying on charging, but it is equipped with a small gasoline generator. This kind of generator can ensure that the electric vehicle can continue driving when the battery is dead, and can extend the cruising range of the electric vehicle.

1. Advantages: With the assistance of gasoline generators, the cruising range of extended-range electric vehicles is relatively longer, and charging is relatively time-saving. In addition, this kind of car is more convenient for drivers who need to drive during battery charging.

2. Disadvantages: The technology of extended-range electric vehicles is more complicated, and the corresponding maintenance costs may be higher. In addition, although the carbon dioxide emissions of extended-range electric vehicles are still lower than those of traditional fuel vehicles, they have not completely achieved zero emissions.

Second, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is a combination of traditional fuel vehicle and pure electric vehicle, which can be supplemented by charging station and gas station. This kind of vehicle has almost no emissions when driving in pure electric mode, and it will only produce emissions when the engine needs intervention.

1. Advantages: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can achieve zero emissions when driving in pure electric mode, and can be completely driven by batteries when driving in cities, achieving lower fuel consumption. In addition, the initial purchase cost of plug-in hybrid vehicles is usually lower than that of fuel vehicles.

2. Disadvantages: Plug-in hybrid vehicles need to rely on fuel engines when the battery is dead, so their total fuel consumption may be higher than that of extended-range electric vehicles. In addition, due to the need to meet both fuel and electric driving modes, the system complexity of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is high.

Three. conclusion

When choosing extended-range electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, it needs to be considered according to its actual needs and driving environment. If you pay more attention to the cruising range and the convenience of charging, the extended-range electric car may be more suitable for you. And if you pay more attention to environmental protection and the energy-saving effect of urban driving, plug-in hybrid cars may be more suitable for you.

Generally speaking, the two technical routes have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the best choice may depend on your specific needs and expectations for future travel.