Hybrid vs. Plug-In Hybrid

Are you in the market for a hybrid car to make your Broomfield commute more affordable? Then you may have come to discover there are two types of hybrid vehicles: hybrids like the Range Rover MHEV and plug-in hybrids like Range Rover Sport Electric Hybrid. What’s the difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles? So, we’ve put together the detailed hybrid vs. plug-in hybrid comparison below to help you decide which is better suited for your needs.

The Difference Between Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

So, the main difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles should be obvious from the name: one needs to be plugged, while the other does not. Plug-in hybrids like the Range Rover Electric Hybrid can be charged by being plugged into an outlet or charging station in your home, or by being plugged into a public charging station. The battery in other hybrids, however, is charged by the gas engine. Not having to charge a vehicle is the more convenient option as charging a battery to full capacity can take hours. But there are trade-offs. Here are the differences:

• A hybrid car has both an electric motor and a gas engine that work together all the time. A plug-in hybrid can run only on electricity for a short distance.
• A hybrid car charges its battery while you drive, but a plug-in hybrid needs to be plugged in to charge its battery.

Hybrid vs. Plugin Hybrid – Saving at the Pump

Hybrid vehicles, regardless of the type, will greatly reduce the number of trips to Denver gas stations in comparison to traditional gasoline-powered cars. However, plug-in hybrids are substantially more fuel-efficient than other hybrids. Some models can reach an equivalent of up to 100 miles per gallon, depending on their electric range. However, it’s important to keep in mind that electricity is not free, and charging a plug-in hybrid at home or a public charging station will incur costs.

Hybrid vs. Plug-in Hybrid – Upfront Cost

Price is another difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Plug-in hybrids typically have a higher price tag than hybrids, as they have bigger, more complex battery packs. However, most drivers find hybrids to be quite affordable.

Hybrid vs. Plugin Hybrid – Horsepower and Torque

Plug-in hybrids generally produce more horsepower and torque than hybrids. Why? That would be due to their larger battery packs. However, neither type of car is typically short on horsepower, especially when the combined horsepower of the electric motor and gas engine is factored in.

Check Out the Hybrid Vehicles at Land Rover Flatirons of Broomfield

Are you ready to get behind the wheel of a hybrid vehicle, like the Range Rover Velar MHEV? Then come down and take one or more for a test drive. We’d love to send you home in one of your own. In the meantime you can learn more by checking out our post about how long it takes to charge an electric vehicle. We’re just down the road from Broomfield. So, drop by or contact us today!