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Originally Posted by redpoint5
I wonder what criteria must be met to be considered a PHEV? Would the first Prius plug-in with 3 kWh (usable) battery qualify?
What about a standard hybrid, with whatever capacity battery it has, but with the ability to top off from a plug?
EDIT: looks like standard Prius battery is 1.3 kWh.
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No need to wonder - it is in the hundreds of pages of regulations.
PHEVs have a range based not battery size based requirement. In 2026 the requirement is 50 miles of range (EPA window sticker) and 40 miles on the US06 cycle (Average speed of 48 mph / top speed of 80 mph)
It is also interesting to note that all BEVs will have to have a CCS connector in CARB ZEV states starting in 2026. That brings new light on Tesla's charade about making their proprietary connector the "North American Charging Standard" and their recent decision to put CCS connectors on their Superchargers.