There are different classifications and names for new energy vehicles in the market, such as HEV, PHEV, EV, REEV, FCEV, MHEV and so on. But there are still many people who can't tell what each one means and what models they represent. Take this opportunity to learn more about the specific meaning of these names with OFweek New Energy Vehicles.
Today's introduction is the REEV.
REEV is known as Range Extend Electric Vehicle, which translates to incremental electric vehicle. This type of electric vehicle is fitted with an engine inside, and through the range extender, petrol is used to power the engine, which produces electricity that is then sent to the electric motor, which then stores the electricity produced by the engine in the battery, which supplies energy to the electric motor, which in turn drives the vehicle. This was the earliest concept of a new energy vehicle.
When you look at this principle, some people may say that there are energy losses in the middle of the conversion to electricity and that it is more straightforward to drive the vehicle directly from the engine. This is one of the disadvantages of an EV, but the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages, as the REEV is not only powered by the engine, but can also be charged externally, making it a pure electric vehicle when fully charged. If you fill it up with fuel and a full charge at the same time, it has an objective range and does not have the range anxiety of a pure electric car, which is one of the biggest advantages of the REEV model.
However, the range extender does not charge the battery when the car is at low speed or high speed, so the technology still needs to be improved. Currently represented by models such as the BMW i3 and the Idealone.
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