With the continuous development of new energy vehicles, electric vehicles have also been subdivided into three categories: plug-in hybrid, extended range, and pure electric.
On the surface, they are all trams, but the actual characteristics are very different.
In particular, range-extender and hybrid vehicles are very different from electric cars as we understand them – and as a result, many people regret their purchases.
It's not that these cars are bad, it's that we're not prepared: especially these 3 preparations, be sure to do a good job before buying a range-extender/hybrid car.
It's a pity that many people don't know it yet!
The first is to prepare your home charger in advance.
Because compared with pure electric vehicles, the pure electric range of extended/hybrid is very short, and the maximum range is about 300 kilometers. The key is that this is still paper data, and in reality, there are only a handful of people who can run 200.
In such conditions, without a home charger, often feel miserable and may even sell the car quickly.
This is not alarmist, ask people who have come and you will find that it is definitely a golden saying: because there is no harm if there is no comparison, once you get used to electricity, it will be difficult to burn oil.
In such a situation, if there is no home charging, it will take 100-200 kilometers to charge, and it will take 1 hour for each charge - ordinary people can't stand it at all.
Although many people will think that the official doesn't say that a fast charge of 0.5 hours, or even 0.33 hours is enough? It's not as exaggerated as you say.
But don't believe these data, don't listen to these words!
Because it is followed by a line of small words "fast charging capacity 20-80%", that is to say, it is a fast charge of 0.33 hours to complete the power in this range.
Only within this standard range can it be so fast.
In addition, the level of power is also affected by other models, and an extended/hybrid car will definitely not be able to grab pure electricity.
Therefore, if you can prepare for home charging, you should prepare in advance - because sometimes you will even find that the load on the community power grid is too high and you cannot apply for it temporarily.
The second is to make a good psychological change in advance.
To put it bluntly, you can be reluctant to use oil, but don't be too stingy. Stingy to the point of charging at high speeds, unwilling to refuel - this loses the meaning of buying a hybrid/extended range.
Because the fuel system has been on hold for a long time, the risk is not small.
On the one hand, the gasoline in the tank will not be used for a long time, which will increase the probability of failure.
After all, the nature of gasoline is not so stable.
Over time, the fuel will deteriorate in the tank and oil circuit, forming a colloidal substance, which will cause the oil circuit to become clogged.
At the same time, the engine needs to run regularly to keep the internal parts lubricated and protected from corrosion.
Long-term non-use can lead to a lack of lubrication of internal engine parts, increasing the risk of wear and corrosion, or leading to pump failure and clogged oil circuits.
On the other hand, proper use of the fuel system can also extend the life of the battery.
To put it simply, the frequent charging and discharging of the battery will accelerate the aging and affect the endurance and service life.
Although the current battery is already very powerful, considering that the battery of the extended/hybrid is too small, the number of cycles is often 2-3 times that of pure electric vehicles, so it is still necessary to pay attention and not to overuse electricity.
In general, don't be too stingy with fuel and refuel when necessary, which will not only protect your vehicle, but also ensure that your trip goes smoothly.
Only by being mentally prepared in advance and flexibly using the combination of fuel and electricity can we truly give full play to the advantages of extended-range/hybrid vehicles.
The third is to familiarize yourself with the functions and features of the vehicle in advance.
Unlike petrol trains, many habits have to be changed, so it's important to familiarize yourself with them in advance.
In particular, hybrid/range extender involves a variety of modes, so it is even more important to pay attention to it.
This is not nonsense, it has been mentioned in the news that someone just mentioned Tesla, because he was not familiar with the one-pedal mode, he used the accelerator as a brake, and directly had an accident.
In addition, there are many details to pay attention to in the tram: for example, if you are a lithium iron battery, it is best to fully charge it once a month.
The reason for this is that the SOC (SOC) (state of charge, which reflects the remaining capacity of the battery) of the lithium iron battery is difficult to manage, and if it is not fully charged regularly, there may be a false charge or an error in display.
This can often lead to sudden breakdowns, or EV restrictions, so be careful.
For example, extended/hybrid vehicles usually have multiple driving modes, such as pure electric mode, hybrid mode and extended range mode.
Understanding the applicable scenarios and switching methods of different modes can help you achieve the best driving efficiency and experience in different situations.
In particular, it is best to avoid going into a state of power loss when using a range extender car - because this will cause a lack of power, or the range extender will be overloaded... and so on.
To put it bluntly, familiarizing ourselves with the differences between petrol cars and trams in advance can help us use the car more reasonably and prolong the service life.
All in all, it's important to be prepared before buying a range-extender/hybrid car.
Not only does this help me reduce range anxiety, but it also prolongs the life of the car and avoids possible risks.
Therefore, everyone should still have a snack, don't buy a car without knowing it, and then use it indiscriminately - when the time comes, you will start to regret it, but it will be too late!