Land Rover MHEV vs. PHEV: Meaning & Vehicles

Ready to upgrade your Stamford driving experience with an electrified Land Rover? We carry a fine selection of new Land Rover MHEV and PHEV Range Rover models here at Land Rover Darien, any one of which can help you get the most out of every gallon of gas. But before you buy, you should understand the differences between the available electric hybrid Land Rover models.

What is the difference between a Land Rover PHEV vs. MHEV? What does PHEV stand for? What does MHEV mean? This guide will help you decide which type of Land Rover electric hybrid is the best fit with your lifestyle and driving needs. Then, head on down to our dealership in Darien to check out our new Land Rover inventory in person today!

What Does PHEV Stand For?

A PHEV, or Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, is equipped with both a gas engine and an electric motor. Like a fully electric vehicle, a PHEV Range Rover needs to be plugged to recharge. The difference between a PHEV and a standard hybrid vehicle is that a PHEV can run on electricity alone for short distances. Once the battery has been depleted, the gasoline engine kicks in. Here’s what you can look forward to with a PHEV Range Rover or PHEV Range Rover Sport model: 

• An intelligent plug-in hybrid display that lets you know how efficiently you are driving and how the electric and gasoline-powered motors are working together. 
• Timed charging that helps to begin charging during a time of off-peak electric rates. It takes only about 2 hours and 45 minutes to charge your PHEV.
• Intelligent routing that helps you find nearby charging stations.
• Hybrid fuel economy that gives you the option to use only the electric motor or electric and gasoline power together.
• Serenely quietdriving is available when you are in EV mode.

MHEV Meaning

MHEV stands for Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle. As implied by the MHEV meaning, this innovative powertrain uses a small electric battery that feeds a low-output electric motor that helps the gasoline-powered engine work more efficiently. A key difference between a Land Rover MHEV vs. PHEV is that an MHEV cannot run on electricity alone. An MHEV also charges itself via a regenerative braking system that recovers the kinetic energy created by hitting the brakes. This energy is transformed into electricity and stored in the battery. Vehicles like the Range Rover MHEV, Discovery MHEV, and Defender MHEV are designed to boost your efficiency on Norwalk-area roads and beyond. 

Explore the Electrified Land Rover Lineup at Land Rover Darien! 

Discover the benefits of electrified vehicles at Land Rover Darien. If you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a test drive, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We want to put you behind the wheel of an exciting new electrified Land Rover near Wilton, so come see us today!