Do hybrid cars need to be plugged in?
Nope. The latest hybrid cars use regenerative braking technology to recharge your battery while you’re on the road. This technology involves harnessing energy that’s usually lost when a vehicle is stopping or slowing down. The energy is rerouted to the vehicle’s battery pack. It’s a technology that’s been around since the days of locomotives, and now it’s pivotal in the direction of hybrids. That said, some hybrids can be plugged in for convenient recharging. Through regenerative braking and charging through the power grid, hybrid owners who drive exclusively in the city can go for long periods of time without needing to visit the gas station.
