* Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): Yes, these cars must be plugged in to recharge the battery. They have a larger battery than traditional hybrids and can travel a significant distance on electric power alone.
* Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs): No, these cars do not need to be plugged in. They recharge their battery through regenerative braking (capturing energy from braking) and the internal combustion engine.
So, if you're thinking of buying a hybrid, make sure you know which type it is to determine if you'll need to plug it in to recharge.
