PHEV
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of PHEV
First recorded in 2005–10
Example Sentences
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Also known as a PHEV, these cars combine a combustion engine with a relatively small battery that powers an electric motor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or PHEV, allows you to sample what it’s like to drive and charge an electric car, without any of the fears of being left stranded.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2022
The company is debuting three new Niro models at the New York International Auto Show this week: the hybrid Niro HEV, the plug-in hybrid Niro PHEV, and the fully electric Niro EV.
From The Verge ● Apr. 13, 2022
It’s a PHEV, and there isn’t a regular hybrid version.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 26, 2020
Now why does the PHEV, Mini’s flagship in cost and equipment, have a lame battery?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2018
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