Hybrid Vehicle (HEV)
A hybrid vehicle combines a combustion engine with one or more electric motors and a battery to reduce fuel use.
What is Hybrid Vehicle (HEV)?
Full hybrids can drive short distances on electricity alone; mild hybrids only assist the engine. The battery is charged by the engine and by regenerative braking, not from a socket. Power split, parallel and series designs exist.
How it works
The control system decides when to use the engine, the motor or both, and recovers energy when braking.
Why it matters for your car
Hybrids usually have lower fuel use in town traffic. High-voltage parts must only be serviced by trained people.
Other terms
- Dealer Warranty (Used-Car Warranty)
- Departure Angle
- Distributor Cap And Rotor Arm
- Dual Injection (Port And Direct)
- Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)
- Fuel Pump
- Heated Seat
- Ignition Switch
- Low Emission Zone (LEZ)
- Naturally Aspirated Engine
- NOx Storage Catalyst (Lean NOx Trap)
- Oxygen Sensor Heater
- Power-split Hybrid
- Relative Compression Test
- Ride Height
- Scheduled Charging (Charging Timer)
- Shooting Brake
- Strobe Timing Light
- Tube-Type Tyre (Inner Tube)
- Vehicle Overloading