Car guidePowertrain types
Six ways to move a car —
simpler than you think
See how energy travels from source to wheels, and when each system fits Gulf driving.
PHEVChapter 03
Two power sources and two ways to drive
It offers an electric daily range, then the petrol engine works alone or with the motor as conditions demand.
Practical for drivers who charge often but want petrol backup for trips or heavy loads.
ChargingBatteryElectric motorFuel tankPetrol engineWheels
01
Plug-in charging
Yes
To use the electric range
02
Wheel drive
Electric + petrol
Either source can provide drive
03
Best use
Mixed driving
Regular charging and occasional trips
PHEV · Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Plug-in Hybrid
Charges from the grid, while a petrol engine can also drive the car.
Examples from the EV Gulf catalogue
The six types compared
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