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Why do hybrids do a very small distance on just electric power compared to electric cars?
A 24Kw Nissan Leaf will do about 95 miles. Why does the 32Kw Hyundai Ioniq only do a very small distance on electric power only?
Asked on 25 April 2018 by Alan P
Answered by
Honest John
Plug-in Hybrids have smaller batteries and thereby a shorter purely electric range. But they recharge their hybrid batteries as they go along. Therefore, totally electric driven on a 200 mile journey, for example, might be 50 - 100 miles.
If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.
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