How far can a plug-in hybrid car run on battery power?

With a larger battery pack that can be charged from an external power source, the PHEV offers a certain electric range without operating the petrol engine.

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I see some plug-in hybrid cars (PHEV) on the market such as Kia Sorento PHEV, Volvo XC60 Recharge. How far can these cars run on battery?

Le Thanh Thao (Viet Tri City, Phu Tho )

Kia Sorento PHEV (illustrative photo)

Mr. Duong Van Manh, MH Auto Service workshop (Viet Hung Urban Area, Long Bien, Hanoi ) advises:

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are the most advanced hybrid vehicles that can be charged via an external charger. With larger batteries that can be charged from an external power source, PHEVs offer a certain electric range without operating the gasoline engine.

However, due to the structure containing both an ICE engine and an electric motor, and carrying a large battery pack, PHEVs have a greater weight than gasoline or pure electric cars. While the battery pack can only handle a certain distance, usually under 100km.

For example, the Kia Sorento PHEV's distributor claims a battery-only range of 71km, but the actual range is probably only about 50km. Similarly, the Volvo XC60 Recharge's distributor claims a battery-only range of 81km, but the actual range on pure electric power is about 60km.

In short, plug-in hybrid cars in the Vietnamese market are in the highest-end segment of car manufacturers, due to the complex configuration of the car that can run on both gasoline and electricity in a body size similar to traditional car models.

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