cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/46029879
4 points
It’s not a hybrid, it’s an EREV. There is a small gasoline generator that can recharge the batteries while driving to extend the range. This is very different from a hybrid which has a gasoline engine that drives the drivetrain, and electric motors to drive the vehicle under low acceleration and for relatively short distances.
12 points
Strictly speaking, it’s classified as a “series hybrid” powertrain.
https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a46275944/series-hybrid-vs-parallel-hybrid-explained/
7 points
5 points
1 point
Is it wholly isolated or can it in fact power acceleration in certain cases like other famous examples often have? Chevy Volt, etc.
6 points
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