hybrid vs electric cars

What's the difference between an Electric Vehicle and a Hybrid? Cars with a Hybrid system (HEV) aim to make electrification more accessible. Some hybrid vehicles are capable of driving solely on their electric motors (thus turning them into EVs) for short periods of time. The electric battery onboard usually has a more considerable range (50-100km) compared to a regular Hybrid in EV mode. Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) - You want to help out the environment, but not at the expense of dealing with Range Anxiety. Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle - You want an HEV, but the vehicle you're eyeing doesn't have a full-on Hybrid option. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) - You often go on shorter drives which only makes use of the electric motor and nothing else. The eMAX 9 DM-i combines electric efficiency and luxury, offering a range of up to 1,000 kilometers through BYD’s Super DM-i hybrid technology. Read more in our articles including "BEV, Hybrid, PHEV: An Explainer for the Common Filipino Driver" and "BYD introduces the all-new eMAX 9 in the Philippines".