How do hybrid cars work?

Question

are the car batteries the same as non-hybrid cars? if it’s lithium batteries, why are there no charging ports like ev vehicles?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

Great questions! Hybrid cars use a combination of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. The batteries in hybrids are often different, typically nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion. They charge through regenerative braking and the engine, so no need for external charging ports like full EVs.