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The automotive industry is looking forward to the electric future, with more hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric models arriving on dealer lots every day. While all-electric vehicles are on the bleeding edge of technology and are great for Chesapeake drivers ready to dive head-first into new technology, many prefer to bridge the gap between their current combustion-engine model and the new electric wave with a hybrid or plug-in hybrid variant.
The benefit of a hybrid and plug-in hybrid model is that, while they do have electric batteries and motors to help you save on fuel, these innovative systems work in tandem with a traditional gas-powered engine, giving you a backup way to drive on the Suffolk roads. So, which should you choose? Find out in this guide on the difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles from Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk!
Hybrid vehicles are one of the most popular ways to access some of the benefits of electric vehicles without changing the way you drive. When you choose a hybrid car, truck, or SUV for your Virginia Beach drives, the combustion engine and the electric system work together, with the electric motors taking on part of the workload of propelling your vehicle forward and the gas engine charging the electric battery. This synergistic system allows you to save fuel on all your morning commutes without having to worry about charging your vehicle’s battery like you would an electric or plug-in hybrid model.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are similar to hybrid models in that they both have a combustion engine and an electric motor and battery system that work together to save you fuel. That said, the biggest difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid models is that the electric battery of a plug-in hybrid is much larger– too large to be sufficiently charged by the gas-powered engine under the hood. This means you’ll need to regularly charge your plug-in hybrid car with an external power source, whether that’s a charging station in your Portsmouth garage or the expanding public charging infrastructure in the Norfolk area.
Though plug-in hybrids require you to alter your driving habits, their benefits far outweigh the hassle. When you choose a plug-in hybrid, you’ll save even more fuel than if you were driving a hybrid vehicle, and have access to short-range all-electric driving for a fuelless driving alternative for your school drop-offs or grocery store runs.
Continue your exploration in the world of electrified vehicles when you reach out to Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk! Our team can help you learn everything you need to know about the Chevy electric lineup, and help you discover which hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or EV is right for your Norfolk lifestyle. Don’t wait– start your journey into the electric future with Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk today!
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