Compare Honda Hybrid vs. Electric Vehicles

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Ready to trade in that old gas guzzler for something newer and, well, greener? You’re probably considering upgrading to either a hybrid or an electric car. But which one is truly going to be the better fit for your Brick-area lifestyle? Find out now by comparing hybrid and electric cars with Honda of Toms River!

 

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Hybrid Cars vs. Electric Cars: What You Should Know

Hybrids and electric cars have both been made by Honda over the years. In fact, Honda was one of the pioneers in both types of vehicles, releasing the original Honda Insight 2-Door EV long before most other automakers had EVs on the market. Since then, the rest has been history! But what exactly are hybrids, and what are EVs, and how do they differ? Read on to find out more below:

Hybrid Cars

Hybrid vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, or simply “hybrids” run by both a gasoline engine and an electric motor that is for the most part, secondary to the gas motor. Indeed, in vehicles like the Honda CR-V Hybrid and Honda Accord Hybrid, that’s how things work. One main perk of standard, or “series” hybrids, is that they self-charge so you never have to plug into a power source.

Electric Cars

Electric cars, electric vehicles, or “EV”s runs on electric power alone. These types of vehicles can be plugged into a home or public charging station to charge the battery. A huge benefit of EVs is being able to use them with renewable energy charging to drive with essentially zero net emissions.

Plug-In Hybrid Cars

Plug-in hybrids essentially combine the “all EV” side of things along with the hybrid side. Vehicles like the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, thus, can be driven up to a certain “EV” mileage limit like you’d drive a regular electric car (with no gas engine power). Then, when the battery is depleted, it must be charged like an EV, but in the meantime, the gas engine kicks in to solely power the vehicle like a regular gas vehicle.

Benefits of Hybrids vs. PHEVs vs. EVs

Hybrid vehicles offer these benefits, and more:

  • The battery charges itself
  • You can stop and fuel up at any gas station
  • Hybrids are often more affordable than EVs

EVs, on the other hand, allow you to “fill up” or “fully charge” for roughly a couple of dollars. This is MUCH cheaper than gasoline! Other EV benefits include:

  • Fewer maintenance costs (no oil changes or engine upkeep)
  • Potential EV incentives based on your location
  • Low or zero tailpipe emissions
  • Quieter ride with no engine noise
  • No money spent on gas
  • Flexible charging options, including home and public options

Plug-in hybrids, finally, give you the benefits of EVs in addition to an extended range that lets you take impromptu trips outside Manahawkin or Berkeley.

Compare Hybrid vs. Electric Cars at Honda of Toms River

Ready to compare whether a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or EV is best for your Toms River driving needs? Call (732) 656-8232 to book a test drive at Honda of Toms River or visit us anytime. We’re here to help make your switch to greener motoring easier!

 

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