Different types of hybrid cars are described below:
Full Hybrid Cars
The Full hybrid cars are those that solely use electric motors to run under operating conditions like low speed maneuvering and light cruising. When some extra power is required in case of emergencies, the power from small gasoline engine kicks in to support the working and enhance the effectiveness of the electric motor.
Parallel Hybrid Car
This class of cars have the internal combustion engine and electric motor linked to a mechanical transmission. The Parallel Hybrid car comprises of a fuel tank that provides fuel to the engine for operation and simultaneously the electric batteries keep on charging the electric motor. Both the motors are further used to drive the car forward.
Series hybrid car
Series hybrid cars, also known as Range-Extended Electric Vehicle, are those cars in which the internal combustion engine gives power to the electric generator or motor instead of directly propelling the car. The powered generator further charges both the batteries and the electric motor to move the car. The two functions cannot be worked simultaneously. This simply means that this type of hybrid car does not directly require any fuel engine to get power.