There are 3 categories of hybrid vehicles:
- full hybrid vehicles,
- plug-in hybrid vehicles,
- and mild hybrid vehicles.
They all have a combustion engine and at least one electric motor, as well as a traction battery.
But the traction, the type of transmission, the charging method, their fuel consumption and their environmental impact differ.
A mild hybrid operates with the combustion engine always running, with the electric motor supporting it occasionally. It consumes up to 10% less fuel than an equivalent combustion-powered vehicle. The transmission can be manual or automatic.
Full hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrids both alternate intelligently between electric and combustion powertrains.
The difference between them lies in the capacity of their battery and the charging method.
With E-Tech full hybrid technology, you do not need to plug your vehicle into a socket to get power. You recover energy during driving phases through regenerative braking. This means that you can reduce your fuel consumption by up to 40% and drive electric up to 80% of your journey time in town.
With E-Tech plug-in hybrid technology, to optimise your consumption, it is important to charge your vehicle daily using a standard socket or at a charging point. With a greater driving range, you can spend most of your everyday journeys driving 100% electric. The technology therefore saves up to 75% fuel (in WLTP cycle).