Today I'm driving the Proton X90, and I want to talk about the different types of hybrids, their differences, and benefits. Of course, I'll also cover the hybrid features and functions of the Proton X90.
Generally, hybrids are classified into three types:
1. PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle):
The price is generally above 200K. These have a large battery capacity, usually around 10-20 kWh. The benefits include longer pure electric driving range, higher pure electric driving speed, and greater overall power output from the engine. The downside is the extremely high maintenance costs, high insurance premiums, and the fact that due to the large battery capacity, it cannot be fully charged by regenerative braking alone and requires plugging in to recharge.
2. HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle):
This type is very common and can be seen everywhere. The price ranges from around 140K to 200K. The battery capacity is smaller than that of PHEVs, roughly between 1-2 kWh. It can also drive purely on electric power and increase overall power output, but the effect is not as good as PHEVs due to the smaller battery. Maintenance costs are relatively high but still affordable, and charging is quick, often fully rechargeable through regenerative braking alone.
3. MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle):
This is the most basic type of hybrid. The battery capacity is usually less than 1 kWh, and the price ranges from around 100K to 130K. Due to the small battery, it generally does not support pure electric driving (some can support pure electric driving at speeds under 15 km/h). It mainly serves to save fuel during idling and coasting. Maintenance costs are low, so there's no need to worry about expensive battery failures, and insurance costs are similar to regular cars. The small battery can be fully charged during short downhill braking.
In summary, the main differences among these three types are the battery capacity. The larger the battery, the longer the range, the farther the pure electric driving distance, the higher the pure electric driving speed, and the greater the overall power. Naturally, the price, insurance, and maintenance costs also increase accordingly.
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20 окт 2024
