In my opinion, compared to the pure electric power that we are vigorously promoting now, hybrid power is the most clean energy power that should be promoted at this stage. Firstly, it is because the mechanical transmission structure of a hybrid is far more complicated than that of an electric vehicle. Second, if you can understand the hybrid, you will be able to understand the electronic control logic of the pure electric.
In the field of hybrid power, Toyota must be the pioneer, and as a pioneer, it will never lack followers. Recently, Ford officially released the plug-in hybrid version of the new generation of Ruiji, which will also join the competition in this market segment.
According to information released by Ford, the new Ford Edge plug-in hybrid version still adopts the most commonly used P2 architecture among European auto companies, that is, an electric motor is provided inside the gearbox to drive the vehicle. This differs from the main architecture of the Toyota RAV4 Prime, which provides power from a separate electric motor at the rear axle.
At the same time, Toyota RAV4 Prime still retains Toyota’s hybrid system in the front axle drive architecture, that is, the hybrid THS hybrid system, which means that the actual use economy of RAV4 Prime will be better than that of Ford Ruiji is higher. The Ford Edge plug-in hybrid version can only provide front-wheel drive architecture.
The clues can also be seen from the actual released data. Under the condition of full charge, the cruising range of Toyota RAV4 Prime is 57 kilometers, while the plug-in hybrid version of Ford Ruiji is 50 kilometers. Of course, compared with other products under Ford, this progress of Ford Ruiji is already obvious.
The more important point is that the unique architecture of Toyota RAV4 Prime makes the connection between the motor of the rear axle and the front axle more closely. . Of course, price is also an important factor. In terms of price, the Toyota RAV4 Prime is about $5,000 more expensive than the Ford Edge Plug-in Hybrid.
In terms of the market, the brand-new Ford Edge plug-in hybrid version has been launched in the North American market, and the plug-in hybrid version is also expected to be launched in China.
