How Do Hybrid Cars Work?

Take one look around the streets of New Philadelphia and Uhrichsville, and most likely you’ll see a large number of hybrid vehicles. With more and more drivers embracing hybrid and electric vehicles, a hybrid is a great option when you want a more efficient and eco-friendly ride but aren’t ready to make the full switch to an all-electric vehicle. If you’re wondering, “How do hybrid cars work?” you’ve come to the right place. Find out in this overview from Parkway Honda!

How Hybrid Cars Work

While a traditional vehicle is powered only by an internal combustion engine, hybrids are powered by two sources, an internal combustion engine and an electric battery. These two power supplies work together to optimize your fuel economy. And just how do hybrid cars work? Let’s break it down by the two primary types of hybrid vehicles:

Parallel Hybrids

The most common type of hybrid car in Coshocton are parallel hybrids. Parallel hybrids use a gas engine and electric motor, both of which are connected to the transmission. The transmission can be manual, automatic, or continuously variable. A parallel hybrid is able to drive for short periods on the electric motor alone and can quickly revert to a combination of electric and combustion-motor power as needed.

Series Hybrids

Like a parallel hybrid, a series hybrid also employs an electric motor and gasoline engine, but with one notable difference. On a series hybrid, only the electric motor is connected to the transmission. How do these hybrid cars work? The electric motor is the vehicle’s only power source, with the gas engine serving as the electric motor’s generator, keeping it charged and ready for the roads of Coshocton and beyond.

Experience Hybrid Power and Performance at Parkway Honda

What is a hybrid car and how does it work? Now you can answer these questions and shop with confidence for your next vehicle. After you check out our inventory, stop by our solar-powered dealership to take a test drive and experience one of these exceptional vehicles in person. Already found the hybrid that will be going home with you? Apply for financing and request a trade-in value beforehand to streamline the car-buying process. When you buy from us, you’ll receive a Honda Service Pass, a complimentary maintenance program for your vehicle’s first two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. We’re confident you’ll love a Honda hybrid and all the economy, convenience, and fun it has to offer!