Have you been looking for a way to be more environmentally friendly in Corona? You’ve probably heard of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. But, what is the difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles? While they sound nearly the same, there are differences in their overall design and organization. Both vehicles have a gas engine and an electric battery. In a traditional hybrid vehicle, the gas engine and electric battery work together to provide power. The gas engine provides the charge for the medium-sized electrical battery. Plug-in hybrid vehicles have much larger electrical batteries that are charged via an external charging unit. When driving a plug-in hybrid, you’ll notice that it will start off using electrical power and switch to gas when appropriate.
We’ll go over the benefits and advantages of both types of hybrid vehicles to help you determine which type is best for you and your Riverside lifestyle! Both hybrids and plug-in hybrids are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a greener society. Read below for more information and contact us if you have any questions!
If you’re new to vehicles with electric motors, then a traditional hybrid is likely best for you since they operate similarly to traditional gas powered vehicles. They are the perfect cross between traditional gas powered vehicles and electric cars. Traditional hybrid vehicles can be extremely convenient because they don’t require you to stop to recharge your electric battery and still have great fuel efficiency. The battery for the electric motor charges while you drive, so there’s no need to worry about plugging into an external power source. You can continue on with your usual gas station routine — only, you’ll be spending far less time there thanks to the efficiency of hybrid cars!
Similar to traditional hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids also have a gas engine and electric motor. In this case, however, plug-ins are able to drive solely on the electric motor, which requires external charging. Once the battery for the electric motor is drained, then the gas engine will take over when driving on Riverside roads. You’ll notice information about “range” is mentioned when looking at these vehicles. This refers to the distance traveled while operating solely on the electric motor. If you want to keep driving on electric power, you’ll have to recharge your battery using an external power source.
Now that you know more about the difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, it’s time to decide which one will be best for you! Our finance department will help you through the purchasing process so you can be on Ontario roads as soon as possible. Don’t forget to check out the new vehicle specials online!
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