EV or Hybrid:
Which one to choose?
Decisions, decisions...
Both Hybrid vehicles and 100% electric vehicles offer distinctive advantages, and what you are looking to achieve by buying a vehicle like this will decide which version will better suit your needs
So first off, let's define the main types of green vehicles available on the market
So first off, let's define the main types of green vehicles available on the market
Hybrid
Hybrid vehicles use mainly their gasoline engine as propulsion, with an electric engine doing supplementary work. There is no need to charge the main battery, since the dominant gasoline engine handles charging duties.
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in hybrids present a more balanced of work on boththe gasoline engine and the electrical motors. This configuration will require some charging of the electric battery component.
Electric
Electric vehicles use exclusively electric motors for propulsion. This configuration is the most environmentaly friendly, at the same time that will require the longer charging period of the main battery.
To compare them further...
So the type of vehicle, as previously stated, will offer distinctive benefits. An electric vehicle will be the most environmentally sound solution, and will require less maintenance because it does not have a gasoline engine with the associated use of oil and less parts that generate friction. A hybrid, on the other hand, will offer a better range than its electric counterpart. As a way to sumarize the differences you can see the graphic below:
