Glossary / General

PHEV

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It’s a car that can drive on electricity alone for a while, then uses gasoline if it needs more range.

Technical Definition

PHEV stands for Plug‑In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, a car that can be charged from an external source and run on electric power for short distances before switching to gasoline.

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Also Known As

plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) PHEBs

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