What Does PHEV Stand For?

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If you’re thinking of moving into the market for electrified vehicles, then you’re going to have many different options to consider. There are genuine EVs—electric vehicles—as well as several different kinds of hybrid. In order to figure out which option is best for you, you’ll need to understand what each of these powertrain styles can do—and Springfield Mitsubishi - Reading is here to help.

 

 

EVs rely on one (or more) electric motors. Conventional hybrids are powered by a gas engine and an electric motor that operate at the same time, but what does “PHEV” stand for? The “PHEV” label designates plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a kind of hybrid model that gives you more flexibility in terms of how you drive.

What Does PHEV Mean?

You’ve seen what PHEV stands for, but what does PHEV mean in practice? A closer comparison between hybrids and plug-in hybrids can illuminate the PHEV meaning in more detail:

  • PHEV Meaning: The meaning is in the name: where conventional hybrids only need to be filled up with gas, plug-in hybrid vehicles need to be plugged in from time to time. You’ll need to install a home charging station, or rely on one of the public charging stations in Pottstown or Lancaster.
  • Without Electricity: You can drive a PHEV even if you don’t have any power in your battery, but in this state, PHEVs are not necessarily more efficient than any other gas-powered vehicle.
  • With Gas + Electricity: When you have power in your battery and gas in the tank, your PHEV will get very impressive gas mileage—even more impressive than you can get with most conventional hybrids.
  • With Electricity Alone: PHEVs differ from conventional hybrids in one more very important way. Unlike other hybrids, plug-in hybrids can be driven without using any gasoline at all. In electric mode, PHEVs can only travel short distances (generally less than 50 miles). However, that might be more than enough to knock out your daily commute!

Consider the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

If our guide to the PHEV meaning has got your attention, then perhaps you’d like a closer look at one of the most compelling plug-in hybrids on the market today. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has some seriously impressive specs, and we can’t wait to show you what it can do:

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Specs

  • Up to 64 MPGe with gas + electricity
  • Up to 26 mpg combined with gas only
  • Up to 38 miles of all-electric range on a full charge
  • Charge up in 6.5 hours with 240V (Level 2) charging
  • Charge up to 80% in 38 minutes with CHAdeMO DC Fastcharge

Check out the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV colors if you’re ready to start customizing.

Find Your New PHEV at Springfield Mitsubishi - Reading

You now know the answer to the question, “what does PHEV stand for?”, and we’d love to help you explore the benefits of plug-in hybrid performance. Whether you’re interested in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV or you just want to see what else we have in stock, you can count on us to point you in the right direction. Start exploring our new vehicle specials today, and remember that we’re easy to reach from anywhere near Reading or Allentown. Get in touch!

 

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