How to Charge a Hybrid Car Battery

Hybrid vehicles continue to skyrocket in popularity, and you’ll find plenty of Princeton EV drivers charging a hybrid car battery every day. But if you’ve yet to make the switch, you might be wondering how to charge a hybrid car. The answer will depend on what type of hybrid you have: traditional hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric vehicle. Let’s take a look at how these options differ, and learn how easy charging a hybrid car battery can be!

Hybrid vs. Plug-in Hybrid vs. Electric

The first step in learning how to charge a hybrid car battery is to identify your type of vehicle. Take a look at the differences:

• Standard Hybrids: The classic hybrid uses an electric motor in conjunction with an internal combustion engine to boost fuel efficiency. These models charge the battery as you drive around Hamilton, which means your driving experience is nearly identical to a conventional gas-powered model.
• Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles: The PHEV vehicle also uses an electric motor and an internal combustion engine, but unlike a classic hybrid, the PHEV can run solely on electric power. You will need to plug it into an external power source at a public charging station, a 120-volt household outlet, or a fast-charging home station. 
• Electric Vehicle: An EV is not a hybrid vehicle, but its own standalone segment. EV models like the Mercedes-Benz EQS have no gas engine, only an electric motor. This means they must be plugged into a public charging station, a 120-volt household outlet, or a fast-charging home station. 

How to Charge a Hybrid Car: Three Methods

If you are planning to drive a PHEV or EV around Mercer County, you can find tons of different options for charging a hybrid car battery around town. Explore how to charge a hybrid car battery at home and on the go:

• Portable charging: EV and PHEV models include a standard-equipped with a portable charging cord. While slow to charge, this method is compatible with any household-style 120-volt outlet in an emergency.
• Home fast charging: If you want to charge faster at home, you can get a 240-volt fast charging station installed in your garage. While an investment, most drivers opt for this method for the ease of charging at home. 
• Public charging: Public charging stations are getting more and more common, and many include DC Fast Charging for lightning-fast charging times as you park.

Find Your Next Hybrid Car at Mercedes-Benz of Princeton

Now you know how to charge a hybrid car, but how does a hybrid car feel on the Lawrenceville roads? Find out with a trip to Mercedes-Benz of Princeton. Our team can get the keys in your hand, so you can see how the latest hybrid models feel behind the wheel. Contact us today to get started!