Plug-in vehicles blend a traditional gas engine with a rechargeable battery, giving you electric-only driving for short trips and a gas engine for everything else. At Basney Mazda in South Bend, IN, we get plenty of questions about how this technology works day-to-day. Here is a breakdown of what happens under the hood of a plug-in hybrid.
How the System Works
A plug-in hybrid, or PHEV, pairs a gasoline engine with an electric motor and a rechargeable battery you can plug in at home or at a public charging station. Mazda builds this as the e-SKYACTIV® PHEV powertrain, letting you drive on electric power alone for daily errands before the gas engine takes over automatically once the battery runs low. The battery can also recharge while you drive, activated with a tap of the Charge Mode Button, so you can save electric range for later in your trip.
Where You’ll Find It in Our Lineup
The Mazda CX-70 and Mazda CX-90 are currently available with this e-SKYACTIV® PHEV setup, each paired with i-Activ AWD® for all-weather traction. The Mazda CX-70 PHEV offers roughly 30 miles of electric-only range before the gas engine takes over, which covers a lot of everyday commuting. Both models keep a 3,500-pound towing capacity in PHEV form, so you are not giving up capability for the added efficiency.
Check Out MAZDA Plug-In Vehicles in South Bend, IN
Plug-in vehicles give you the flexibility to drive electric around town and gas on longer trips, all in the same vehicle. If you charge at home overnight, most drivers can cover daily errands without visiting a gas station at all. Basney Mazda in South Bend, IN can walk you through charging options and help you decide if a plug-in hybrid fits your routine.
