What Does PHEV Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
PHEV means "Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle."More Observations...
A PHEV is a type of electric vehicle (EV) that uses either petrol or diesel fuel to power the engine, and also has batteries to power an electric motor. A PHEV can usually run on liquid fuel or electricity, or a combination of both. The batteries of a PHEV are charged by plugging them in to a home electric socket or a public charging network, in the same way as a battery electric vehicle (BEV). PHEVs are widely known as "plug-in hybrids." PHEVs contrast with hybrids (HEVs) and extended range electric vehicles (EREVs), which cannot be plugged into the mains.Image for PHEV
When I write PHEV, I mean this:
"Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle"
Summary of Key Points
"Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle" is, by far, the most common meaning for PHEV when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| PHEV | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle |
| Type: | Acronym |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of PHEV Used in a Text
PHEV
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RB (regenerative braking)
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V2X (vehicle to everything)
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