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The differences between Mild Hybrid, Full Hybrid, and Plug-in Hybrid engines

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In this video, the differences between 'mild Hybrid', 'full Hybrid', and 'plug-in Hybrid' engines are explained in detail. Starting with the Mild-Hybrid, where the electric motor is small and serves only as support; it is used during starts, climbs, overtaking, in short, where the combustion engine needs a little 'help'. It recharges only with regenerative braking and does not require anything else, being completely dependent on the combustion engine. The full-Hybrid can drive the vehicle on its own, but only under certain driving conditions, and the control unit decides when and how. Here too, the electric motor recharges with regenerative braking. The plug-in Hybrid has a more powerful electric motor than the others, and the driver can decide when to use it independently. The electric motor recharges with regenerative braking, but also and especially with the electric socket. If you decide to purchase a vehicle of this type, you must have the ability to recharge it, either in a garage or with a dedicated charging point.

Posted on 23 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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