Editing Hybrid vehicle (section)

===Charging===
There are two different levels of charging in plug-in hybrids. Level one charging is the slower method as it uses a 120&nbsp;V/15 A single-phase grounded outlet. Level two is a faster method; existing Level 2 equipment offers charging from 208&nbsp;V or 240&nbsp;V (at up to 80 A, 19.2&nbsp;kW). It may require dedicated equipment and a connection installation for home or public units.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Yilmaz|first1=M.|last2=Krein|first2=P. T.|date=May 2013|title=Review of Battery Charger Topologies, Charging Power Levels, and Infrastructure for Plug-In Electric and Hybrid Vehicles|journal=IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics|volume=28|issue=5|pages=2151–2169|doi=10.1109/TPEL.2012.2212917|issn=0885-8993|bibcode=2013ITPE...28.2151Y|s2cid=14359975}}</ref> The optimum charging window for lithium-ion batteries is 3–4.2 V. Recharging with a 120-volt household outlet takes several hours, a 240-volt charger takes 1–4 hours, and a quick charge takes approximately 30 minutes to achieve 80% charge. Three important factors—distance on charge, cost of charging, and time to charge <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/phevtech.shtml|title=Plug-in Hybrids|access-date=2015-05-30}}</ref>
In order for hybrids to run on electrical power, the car must perform the action of braking in order to generate some electricity.{{Citation needed|date=July 2024|reason=Regenerative braking is obviously helpful, but not essential}} The electricity then gets discharged most effectively when the car accelerates or climbs up an incline.
In 2014, hybrid electric car batteries can run on solely electricity for 70–130 miles (110–210&nbsp;km) on a single charge.{{Citation needed|date=July 2024|reason=Most hybrids cannot run on elevtricity anywhere near 70 miles on a single charge – not now, and certainly not in 2014.}} Hybrid battery capacity currently ranges from 4.4&nbsp;kWh to 85&nbsp;kWh on a fully electric car. On a hybrid car, the battery packs currently range from 0.6&nbsp;kWh to 2.4&nbsp;kWh representing a large difference in use of electricity in hybrid cars.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1094057_electric-car-battery-use-already-higher-than-hybrids-total |title=Electric-Car Battery Use: Already Higher Than Hybrids' Total? |first=John |last=Voelcker|work=Green Car Reports|date=4 September 2014 |access-date=2015-05-30}}</ref>