Between its enticing performance and notable efficiency, there are so many perks to driving the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. However, many drivers are anxious about the thought of charging a vehicle. At Heritage Honda Westminster, we’re addressing how this car works.
Hybrid Powertrain
The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid delivers instantaneous response and notable fuel efficiency. Its hybrid powertrain consists of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, as well as two electric motors. Together, they deliver up to 200 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque, ensuring there’s no sacrificing power either.
How a Hybrid Powertrain Works
With a hybrid powertrain, you can drive in certain conditions using only electric power. Oftentimes, the vehicle will start in electric mode (if you have a charge) and continue until you reach a certain speed. It can seamlessly switch to gasoline power, when necessary. This helps to make hybrid vehicles much more fuel-efficient than a gasoline-powered vehicle.
Charging a Hybrid Vehicle
Unlike an electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid vehicle, you don’t plug in a hybrid vehicle to charge. Instead, hybrids charge as you drive. A hybrid battery is charged by both the internal combustion engine and through regenerative braking. Then, the battery is used to power the electric motor(s).
How Regenerative Braking Works
Typically, your electric motor draws energy from your battery to power your vehicle. During regenerative braking, the process is reversed and the motor produces electricity instead. This energy comes from the energy that is normally lost during braking.
Test Drive the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid in Westminster, MD
Do you still have questions about the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid? We encourage you to take it for a spin to get a taste of the hybrid experience. Stop by Heritage Honda Westminster to take a test drive today!
