Why are automakers doing this? Because the EREV setup allows them to essentially build EVs on EV platforms, shove in a gas engine to boost their range—and then, perhaps over time, do away with the gas engine entirely
Again, didn’t series-hybrids already do that? I have no idea why they’re re-branding something that already exists.
Maybe the term “extended range EV” tests better with consumers than “series-hybrid?”
I highly suspect this is part of it. I own an EV and was unfamiliar with the term series-hybrid. But if I was shopping for a car and saw “extended-range EV” well that would certainly catch my attention.
Extended-range EV, also known as a series-hybrid.
Again, didn’t series-hybrids already do that? I have no idea why they’re re-branding something that already exists.
Maybe the term “extended range EV” tests better with consumers than “series-hybrid?”
I highly suspect this is part of it. I own an EV and was unfamiliar with the term series-hybrid. But if I was shopping for a car and saw “extended-range EV” well that would certainly catch my attention.