These vehicles are equipped with oversized battery packs compared to standard plug-in hybrids. The design allows drivers to travel significantly farther without relying on the internal combustion engine, often covering more than double typical daily commuting needs on battery power alone, while still offering gas-powered backup for extended trips.
The new PHEVLER architecture gives it almost fifty miles of electric range before the gas motor kicks in.
Related terms
PHEV
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle combines a combustion engine with a grid-chargeable battery pack.
EV
An electric vehicle uses one or more electric motors for propulsion instead of an internal combustion engine.
Range extender
A small internal combustion engine installed in an electric vehicle solely to generate electricity for the battery.