What Is a Hybrid Battery?
A hybrid battery works alongside a traditional gasoline engine to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. It stores electrical energy and assists the engine during acceleration, low-speed driving, and stop-and-go traffic.
Key characteristics of hybrid batteries:
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Smaller battery pack
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Works with a gas engine
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Charges automatically while driving
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Does not require plugging in (except plug-in hybrids)
What Is an EV Battery?
An EV (electric vehicle) battery powers the entire vehicle. There is no gasoline engine — the battery alone supplies energy to the electric motor.
Key characteristics of EV batteries:
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Much larger battery pack
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Fully electric drivetrain
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Requires charging via home or public charging stations
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Higher energy storage capacity
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