Hybrid electric car features A plug-in hybrid offers many of the benefits of electric cars such as elegance, lower operating costs, and zero exhaust emissions on typical short trips while offering the flexibility of a conventional internal combustion engine on long journeys without the need for recharging. The combination of the combustion engine and the electric motor also means that the power, torque, and performance of the vehicle can be more closely related to a conventional large-capacity engine.
Will a plug-in hybrid provide enough range for my trip?
- The battery will provide a range of up to 68 km† plus the extra range provided by a gas tank.
- This will be suitable for most normal trips, such as daily driving and going to school.
- The power source used can be selected manually or automatically.
- and the power is generated by the vehicle’s internal combustion engine.
- Or a rechargeable, zero-emissions hybrid electric vehicle battery, or a combination of both.
What are the different ways to charge a plug-in hybrid vehicle?
- AC Charging: Electric vehicles come with an internal power supply charging cable that plugs into the vehicle.
- This means you can charge your PHEV in your garage or driveway if you have an outdoor socket.
- The in-car charger converts AC electricity into DC.
- Shipping times depend on which country you are in but for faster shipping.
- You can install the home wall charger that charges the car faster than a standard socket.
- Regenerative braking: Electric vehicles benefit from regenerative braking.
- which converts the vehicle’s kinetic energy into electrical energy and uses it to charge the battery, rather than wasting it as thermal energy as conventional brakes do.
- Overspeed: The vehicle’s kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy when the accelerator or brake pedal is depressurized while the vehicle continues to move forward.
Do I have to modify the electrical connections in my home?
- Our plug-in hybrid vehicles come with a charging cable that can be plugged directly into internal plug sockets.
- For the fastest and most convenient charging solutions.
- we recommend customers hire a qualified electrician to install a separate charging circuit.
Is there a warranty for the battery?
- Yes, Land Rover Plug-in Hybrids offer a minimum warranty of 6 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first) if charged at 70%, depending on the vehicle.
- The warranty is conditional on proper use and maintenance of the vehicle as well as regular charging of the battery.
