Hybrid vs Electric Vehicles

Hybrid vs Electric Vehicles

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Hybrid vs Electric Vehicles

Hybrid and electric vehicles are both great choices for anyone looking to purchase a vehicle that is remarkably fuel efficient and environmentally conscious. The market for hybrid and electric vehicles is increasing, bringing about new types and categories of both hybrid and electric vehicles. But no matter which type is most appealing to you, or if you are not sure where to start, Pauly Toyota near Crystal Lake, IL is the perfect place to check out different available hybrid and electric vehicles from a top manufacturer like Toyota. Stop on out to Pauly Toyota today and see what hybrid or electric vehicles will work best for your budget and your lifestyle.

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WHAT IS A HYBRID VEHICLE?
What is a hybrid vehicle?

A hybrid vehicle is any vehicle that uses two or more sources to power itself. While there are different types of hybrid vehicles, typically, a hybrid vehicle will combine the use of an electric motor with a gasoline engine. These two sources of power might function independently or simultaneously, depending on the kind of hybrid vehicle it is. Hybrid vehicles are most efficient with low-speed driving, resulting in a more efficient city mileage versus their higher-speed highway mileage, which is the inverse of what is true for the mileage in standard gasoline-powered vehicles. The gasoline engine present in hybrid vehicles enables drivers to go faster, and in certain hybrids, the gas engine charges a generator that supplies power to the electric motor’s battery, providing a self-contained charging system within your hybrid vehicle. Hybrid vehicles can also power themselves with regenerative braking, which stores an energy reserve of power lost via deceleration.
- Electric motor with gasoline engine
- Higher city miles per gallon vs highway miles per gallon
- Self-contained charging systems
- Regenerative braking systems
WHAT IS AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE(EV)?
What is an Electric Vehicle(EV)?

An electric vehicle is a vehicle that runs entirely on electricity. An electric vehicle is going to have zero emissions and never require fueling, but because an EV runs solely on electric power, it will require charging. Electric vehicles can be broken down into two categories, battery electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles, both of which need to be charged. Beyond this requirement and the fact that they run on electricity solely, electric vehicles vary when it comes to other key factors. The driving range on an electric vehicle will be dependent on what type of charge it has and how you are driving, among other factors, and the length of time it takes to fully charge an EV will depend on the type of battery it has and the kind of charging it requires.
- Runs only on electric power
- Zero emissions
- Battery electric vehicles
- Fuel cell electric vehicles
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HYBRIDELECTRIC
Difference between Hybrid and Electric

Hybrid and electric vehicles share common traits like an electric power source. The main difference between hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles is how they are powered. A hybrid vehicle will switch between two power sources, an efficient gas engine and a self-charging hybrid battery, while electric vehicles run on battery power alone. Hybrid vehicles will require fueling with gasoline and electric vehicles will require charging. No matter which type is more appealing, both hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles are incredibly efficient with low to zero emissions. Both hybrid and electric vehicles offer amazing long-term benefits such as the savings of relying much less on gasoline to power your vehicle and the reduced impact on the environment from decreased or non-existent emissions.
- Difference in power source
- Hybrid vehicle low emissions / require fueling
- Electric vehicle zero emissions / require charging
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

As the demand for the efficiency of hybrid vehicles increases, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are becoming more common. Among the different types of hybrid vehicles, some possess a self-contained charging system, such as regenerative braking, and other hybrid vehicles can be charged via plugging in to a power source the same way an electric vehicle does. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is similar to other hybrid vehicles in the sense that it is a hybrid that draws on multiple power sources, but it has the added capability to be plugged in for charging as well. This results in the plug-in versions of hybrid electric vehicles having better mileage and therefore a longer driving range than their electric vehicle counterparts.
- Hybrid vehicle with plug-in charging
- Increased mileage over electric vehicles

Toyota Prius

Toyota Highlander

Why Buy From Pauly Toyota near Crystal Lake, IL?

Pauly Toyota near Crystal Lake, IL is the perfect place to learn more about the different hybrid and electric vehicles that are available on the market today. Stop on out to 1035 S. Illinois Rte. 31, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014 and let the dedicated sales team at Pauly Toyota find the perfect hybrid or electric vehicle for you. Or call (815) 459-7100 to schedule a sales appointment to check out how incredibly efficient and powerful hybrid and electric vehicles can be.

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