PHEV
noun/ˌpiː eɪtʃ iː ˈviː/
/ˌpiː eɪtʃ iː ˈviː/
- a vehicle that has both a petrol engine and one or more electric motors, which can be charged by connecting the vehicle to an electricity supply (the abbreviation for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle)
- If you charge them regularly, PHEVs can be a suitable alternative to a petrol or diesel car.
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