Examples of Hybrid electric vehicles: Toyota Camry, Honda Accord. 2. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Plug-in hybrid cars too get an internal combustion engine albeit with an electric motor. The battery of the electric motor in a PHEV is larger than the ones used in HEVs and can be charged using regenerative braking as well as by
The combined fuel economy rating for the NX450h+ is 36 mpg (6.6 L/100 km); slightly worse than the regular hybrid. However, factor in the all-electric range and then you’re looking at 84 mpgLike the hybrid, the Sportage PHEV is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four and an electric motor. But the plug-in version gets a more powerful electric motor and a bigger battery packSE Hybrid FWD $30,185 SE Hybrid AWD $31,685 SEL Hybrid FWD $32,550 SEL Hybrid AWD $34,055 SE Plug-In Hybrid FWD $35,455 Titanium Hybrid AWD $36,595 SEL Plug-In Hybrid FWD $38,190 Select Configuration The Niro Plug-in Hybrid uses the same 1.6-litre petrol engine as the Hybrid, but it has a more powerful 113hp electric motor and a larger 11.1kWh battery. That means the Niro PHEV can use its electric motor more often than the Niro Hybrid, which makes it more efficient (on paper, at least). Kia says that, with a full charge, the Niro Plug-in