EV vs PHEV at a Glance
What is an EV?
An EV (Electric Vehicle) runs entirely on electricity. It uses a large battery to power an electric motor and has no petrol engine. The battery is recharged by plugging the vehicle into a power source.
Plug in → Charge → Drive
What is a PHEV?
A PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) combines an electric motor and battery with a petrol engine. You can plug it in to charge the battery and drive on electric power, but when the battery is depleted, or when additional power/range is needed, the petrol engine can take over.
Plug in → Drive electric → Petrol when needed
| EV | PHEV | |
|---|---|---|
|
How it’s powered |
100% electric |
Electric motor + petrol engine |
|
Can be charged? |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Needs petrol? |
No |
Yes |
|
Home charging |
Ideal for everyday charging |
Ideal for making the most of electric driving |
|
Electric driving |
100% electric driving |
Electric driving for shorter trips |
Home Charger
Both EVs and PHEVs can benefit from convenient overnight charging. All BYD models come with a free home charger.