Some do, some don't. As an example the Nissan Qashqai is available as a conventional hybrid, with mechanical transmission, and an "e-power" version, where the e

Some do, some don't. As an example the Nissan Qashqai is available as a conventional hybrid, with mechanical transmission, and an "e-power" version, where the engine only drives a generator: https://www.nissan.co.uk/range/e-power-cars.html https://www.nissan.co.uk/range/e-power-cars.html