EV & Hybrid Vehicles
EV and Hybrids at Victory Chevrolet of Savannah
As more manufacturers realize the future of electric and hybrid models, there will be more options available for buyers. Hybrid and EV vehicles are the two most prevalent types of alternative fuel vehicles available today. For customers considering their first such vehicle, they may not realize what these terms mean or the difference in vehicles.
Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid models have both an electric motor and a traditional gasoline engine. The vehicle runs on the engine just like with any other model, but the electric motor improves fuel efficiency because it performs as a generator. Regenerative braking helps improve fuel usage by storing energy that is released when the brake is activated until the next time you need to accelerate.
Hybrid vehicles are a great introduction into the world of alternative fuel transportation because they are more affordable, and they still use components and processes with which you are familiar. These models can be your only method of transportation because the gasoline engine keeps you going until you need to refuel.
The only downside to a hybrid is it leaves a bigger carbon footprint than electric models. However, it’s a great way to get into energy-saving vehicles.
Electric Models
An electric vehicle never needs to stop at a gas station because it doesn’t use any gasoline. These models don’t even have gas engines or other components like traditional vehicles. You don’t have a gas tank, spark plugs, or oil filter. You don’t even need to change the oil, which cuts down on maintenance.
EV models also provide a quiet ride because there isn’t any engine noise. No emissions mean it’s good for the environment. EV models have a higher price than other vehicles, but prices will go down as more models are introduced.
More Electric Vehicle Benefits
While you’re sure to appreciate the low cost of maintenance for these models, there are plenty of other benefits that you’re going to want to consider when moving forward with your purchase. For instance, you might want to look at:
- The Lower Fuel Prices: Gasoline can get incredibly expensive, and the price can fluctuate constantly. When you’re looking to save on fuel, switching to electricity is a great option. You’ll find cheaper rates, and the prices are much more stable in comparison.
- Charging From Your Home: When you outfit your house with the proper equipment, nothing is stopping you from charging your model at your home. This makes it so that you can wake up every morning to a vehicle with a full range. Since you’ll always be ready for the road ahead, it’s unlikely that you’ll even have to use a public charging station unless you plan on taking a road trip.
- Tax Credits: If the prices of electric models are making you worry, you’re going to want to check for local, state, and federal tax credits first. Depending on where you live, you might be able to find benefits that are associated with your purchase.
- No Emissions: It’s easy to glance over the fact that these models put out zero emissions, but it means that you’ll be doing your part to help the environment.
Find out about these models and how they fit your lifestyle when you take one for a test drive. Stop by Victory Chevrolet of Savannah to discover how to make one of these EV models your next new ride today.
