{"id":489540,"date":"2022-09-01T22:37:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T19:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/should-you-buy-an-ev-or-a-hybrid-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2023-01-25T14:32:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T11:32:03","slug":"should-you-buy-an-ev-or-a-hybrid-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-an-ev-or-a-hybrid-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Should You Buy an EV or a Hybrid?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40f15cd7a71\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40f15cd7a71\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-an-ev-or-a-hybrid-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_an_EV_or_a_Hybrid\" >Should You Buy an EV or a Hybrid?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-an-ev-or-a-hybrid-review-geek\/#EV_vs_Hybrid_Whats_the_Difference\" >EV vs. Hybrid: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-an-ev-or-a-hybrid-review-geek\/#Hybrid_vs_Plug-in_Hybrid_PHEV\" >Hybrid vs. Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-an-ev-or-a-hybrid-review-geek\/#Pros_and_Cons\" >Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-an-ev-or-a-hybrid-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_an_EV_or_a_Hybrid-2\" >Should You Buy an EV or a Hybrid?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_an_EV_or_a_Hybrid\"><\/span>Should You Buy an EV or a Hybrid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about buying an electric vehicle for your next car, there is\u00a0no shortage of options. These days you can choose from a gas car or all-electric, but you\u2019ll also want to consider a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or a full hybrid vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>With the rising popularity of electric cars, many buyers are rightfully starting to weigh all their options. And while EVs like the latest Tesla are exciting, other hybrid models are a great place to start for your first alternative fuel vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Each type of vehicle is different, with its own pros and cons, and here\u2019s what you need to know before buying.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EV_vs_Hybrid_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span>EV vs. Hybrid: What\u2019s the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ed2c5660.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla supercharger station\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/pickering-canada-september-6-2019-rear-1503415649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JL IMAGES\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ll first want to know the difference between an electric vehicle and a hybrid. As the name suggests, an electric vehicle (or EV) is entirely electric, with nothing powering the vehicle other than a massive battery pack and electric motors. Vehicles like a Tesla, the\u00a0Ford F-150 Lightning, and\u00a0Hyundai IONIQ 5\u00a0are all-electric.<\/p>\n<p>EVs come in several different styles, battery sizes, and range options.\u00a0You plug the car in to recharge the battery, whether at home or at a charging station, and all that power stays in the battery cell. There is no fuel or gas of any kind.<\/p>\n<p>Then, we have several different types of hybrid electric vehicles, which we\u2019ll explain in the next section. However, all you need to know is that with hybrid cars, you\u2019ll have both gas or diesel-powered engine, along with a battery, electric motor, and other features like regenerative braking.<\/p>\n<p>Hybrid cars use the combination of both to offer increased performance and longer range.\u00a0A prime example is the KIA Niro, which can easily get upwards of 50 miles per gallon. One of the most recognizable hybrids is the Toyota Prius. With a regular hybrid, you\u2019ll never have to plug the car in to recharge the battery.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hybrid_vs_Plug-in_Hybrid_PHEV\"><\/span>Hybrid vs. Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2734a44c.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota RAV4 hybrid PHEV\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Toyota<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are several different categories when it comes to hybrid vehicles. You\u2019ll see terms like a full hybrid, mild hybrid, HEV, or PHEV. Knowing the difference is essential before you start shopping for a new car.<\/p>\n<p>Full or mild hybrids still have a gas or diesel-powered engine, a battery, electric motor, regenerative braking, and other EV aspects. You\u00a0<em>do not<\/em>\u00a0plug in a regular hybrid to recharge the battery. With a hybrid, the car will typically use the EV aspect to help you accelerate but switch to gas-only as you drive around. Additionally, these will often change to electric-only as you coast or slow down, saving gas and using regenerative braking to help charge the built-in battery.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the model, the power and forces created from the engine and braking get converted into battery power to charge the EV hybrid aspect of the car. As you brake, it\u2019ll recharge the battery.<\/p>\n<p>For these types of hybrid vehicles, you can\u2019t really drive on pure electrification, and if so, it\u2019s only a mile or so. The main goal of a full or mild hybrid is to improve performance and mileage while taking advantage of the electric motors in select scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>Then, we have plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) that operate differently from a regular hybrid. With a plug-in hybrid, you\u2019ll have an entire gas-powered system and an electrical drivetrain. It can use one or the other, or both. The most significant difference here is, again, in the name. You\u2019ll be able to plug in and recharge a PHEV at home or a public charging station.<\/p>\n<p>A plug-in hybrid can\u2019t go as far as a regular all-electric vehicle and won\u2019t have as much power. That said, they offer a longer electric range than the hybrid vehicles mentioned above. Most PHEV models provide anywhere from 40-100 miles on a charge. However, the biggest benefit here is you also have a gas engine for longer <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>s, and the engine can take over when you\u2019re low on battery power.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t travel very far each day for work, like in a city, you can easily go home and back or run errands with a PHEV and never buy gas. Simply plug it in and recharge your car at home. Then, when necessary, it\u2019ll still take gas for a long road trip or if you run out of battery. Plus, when using the gas engine, it\u2019ll use regenerative braking to recharge the battery.<\/p>\n<p>With a PHEV, the vehicle can use both engines simultaneously for improved performance, like the Toyota RAV4 Prime, but most PHEVs are more expensive than a regular hybrid.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span>Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/29bb7ac0.jpg\" alt=\"All current Tesla models lined up\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Tesla<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"1134240_node_7\" class=\"ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<p>As you can imagine, there are pros and cons to any of these options. If you choose to get a hybrid vehicle, it\u2019ll be an easy transition into something a little different. You\u2019ll still need gas; you\u2019ll just get excellent MPG and a boost in performance, depending on the model you buy.<\/p>\n<p>However, hybrid vehicles don\u2019t have insane performance and torque like a Tesla Model S or Ford F-150 Lightning and operate mainly like a regular car we\u2019re all familiar with.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p-count-4\">Additionally, a plug-in hybrid gets you the best of both worlds, in a way. These function like an EV, typically have excellent performance and MPG ratings, yet get you the benefits of a hybrid at the same time. Driving a plug-in hybrid will feel like an electric vehicle when not using gas, and you\u2019ll have to charge it at home or at EV charging stations around town. If a plug-in hybrid battery dies, you\u2019re not stranded, and you can revert to the regular gasoline engine to keep going.<\/p>\n<div id=\"1134240_node_7\" class=\"ng-binding ng-scope\">\n<p>Again, pros and cons. With a plug-in hybrid, you\u2019ll likely spend more money than you would on a regular hybrid, and most PHEVs are on the bigger side, like an SUV. They also won\u2019t get the range of a hybrid or fully electric, but it\u2019s a great middle ground.<\/p>\n<p>However, you\u2019ll still need to rely on gas for a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid. So while these certainly have several benefits, the only way to ditch the pump entirely is to go all-electric.\u00a0And finally, with a PHEV, you can take advantage of select state or federal EV tax credits and incentives. Those recently changed, so do your research or talk to a dealership salesperson for more details.<\/p>\n<p>Then, of course, we all know the pros and cons of a regular electric vehicle. You typically get excellent performance and fancy features, but you\u2019ll be 100% reliant on battery power, charging stations, and may experience range anxiety. You\u2019ll have to plot out charging networks with an EV and can\u2019t switch back to gas like you could on a plug-in hybrid. But EVs are the future, and\u00a0they\u2019re pretty awesome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_an_EV_or_a_Hybrid-2\"><\/span>Should You Buy an EV or a Hybrid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/196488fc.png\" alt=\"electric vehicle charging graphic\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/electric-car-charging-power-into-battery-1992781166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smile Fight\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, which one should you buy? Should you get an electric vehicle or opt for a plug-in hybrid instead? That\u2019s a tricky question for me to answer, as it depends on you.<\/p>\n<p>When determining what vehicle is right for you, there are several factors you\u2019ll want to consider. Think about your driving habits and distances, budget, priorities, and charging networks. Where you live and how far you travel could decide for you. A hybrid is a good option if you can\u2019t install a charger at home or live in an apartment building.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t travel far distances and have a short commute to and from work each day yet hate paying the ever-increasing price of gas, a plug-in hybrid could be the perfect answer. You can drive to and from work or around town on the electric engine, charge it at home, and rarely stop for gas. But then, when it\u2019s time for a road trip, fill up the gas tank and never worry about if you\u2019ll be able to find an EV charger.<\/p>\n<p>Hybrid vehicles are the cheapest option, but they won\u2019t save your wallet when stopping for gas.\u00a0Plug-in hybrids are more expensive upfront, but you can spend less on fuel over the car\u2019s lifetime than with a full hybrid.<\/p>\n<p>Electric vehicles promise the most when it comes to saving on gas, requiring less maintenance, plus offering outstanding performance. However, you\u2019ll need to consider charging stations, installing a charger at home, and your budget.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In the end, you will have to do some research and decide what\u2019s best for you, your family, or your lifestyle. A great option is to head to a dealership and take one of each for a test drive. See how it feels to drive a hybrid, test out a plug-in hybrid, then drive an EV.<\/p>\n<p>But again, keep your budget in mind. Obviously, a beautiful and expensive Tesla Model S will be better than an affordable hybrid, so maybe don\u2019t drive one of those unless you can afford it. Determine what\u2019s in your range and suitable for you, then buy one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related article :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumper.com\/car-advice\/how-long-hybrid-batteries-last\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Long Do Hybrid Car Batteries Last?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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