Hybrid vs. Plug-In Hybrid

As time has gone on more and more Avon Lake and Westlake drivers have been looking into going more eco-friendly with their commuter vehicles. And for good reason! Are you in the market for a new vehicle and you aren’t sure where to start on your environmentally friendly journey, don’t worry! We’re here to help and guide you so you can get back out on the North Olmsted roads.

So, what’s the difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid? Simply put, conventional hybrid vehicles use gas and electric power simultaneously and rely on their gas engines to keep their medium-sized batteries charged. When it comes to plug-in hybrids, it’s exactly as it sounds. It needs to be plugged in to charge its battery. Plug-in hybrids start each drive with pure electric power and switch to gas when necessary. Want to learn more? Take a look below at our breakdown of each kind of vehicle!

Hybrid vs. Plug-in Hybrid: Benefits of Hybrid Models

With the traditional hybrid vehicle, it’s very easy to go about your day like normal without having to think much about the needs of your hybrid vehicle as it’s pretty self-sufficient in terms of charging needs. The way traditional hybrid vehicles propel themselves offers the benefit of improved mpg, without the need to stop and re-charge. This is a great advantage for those who are just starting out on their eco-friendly journeys and want to ease into it.

Hybrid vs. Plug-in Hybrid: Benefits of Plug-In Hybrid Models

With a plug-in hybrid on the other hand, it does require a little more thought. Rather than the two power sources of your vehicle working in conjunction, plug-in hybrid vehicles treat the gasoline engine as a backup plan.

The distance traveled while operating solely on the battery is known as the vehicle’s electric range. So that means that once the battery is empty, you do need to plug your vehicle in to charge it again. Of course, you can always use the gasoline engine if you don’t have access to a charger.

Find Your Efficient New Ride With Westside Toyota

If you still have questions about hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicles, you can contact us and we’ll be more than happy to help you navigate this new realm of eco-friendly driving in North Olmsted. So be sure to take a look at our hybrid inventory to browse all of our vehicle options or if you already know what you want, you can contact our finance center team to get started!