Gas vs hybrid vs electric cars A complete guide
Gas versus hybrid versus electric cars a complete guide everything you need to know about how they work initial costs maintenance costs insurance and fuel costs along with the pros and cons hello and welcome back to Automotive class the ultimate destination for all things Automotive I’m Sarah and today we’re
Diving deep into the world of automotive technology with our comprehensive guide on one of the hottest debates in the industry gas versus hybrid versus Electric elect cars in this video we’ll break down the pros and cons of each car type dispel common myths and help you make an informed decision for your next
Ride but before we get started make sure to hit that subscribe button and ring the notification Bell so you never miss an update from Automotive class let’s Dive Right In gas prices and inflation have fluctuated wildly since 2020 and new sustainability laws dictating higher MPG rules are going into effect around
The country it’s no wonder then that near nearly 60% of Americans have considered buying an Eclectic or hybrid vehicle deciding whether to get a gas car versus a hybrid car versus an electric car can be complicated initial costs are wildly different and so are the yearly maintenance car insurance and
Fuel costs to help you make the best decision for your wallet your family and planet Earth Automotive class has put everything you need to know about the difference between gas hybrid and electric vehicles in one place types of cars before diving into the average ownership costs understanding how gas
Electric and hybrid cars work is crucial the way they work impacts everything from their initial purchase price to their maintenance costs gas cars most gasoline powered cars use internal combustion engines when you turn the car on and press the accelerator the fuel pump moves the fuel from your gas tank
Through a filter to remove any debris to prevent clogs in the rest of the engine once it’s filtered a fuel injector pumps the gas into one of the engine cylinders most modern cars have between 2 and 12 cylinders pistons in the cylinders work to ignite the gasoline which creates
Mechanical energy to propel the wheels of the car electric cars in an electric car power is added to the lithium ion battery pack via charging just like your cell phone battery is charged power is stored in the battery as direct current DC electricity but an electric car engine runs on alternating current AC
Power when you turn your car on the inverter converts the stored energ to usable energy before sending it to the induction motor the energy in the induction motor creates a rotating magnetic field within the motor this rotation creates energy directed to the wheels putting them in motion whenever
The wheels move faster than the engine which occurs when you take your foot off the accelerator or brake the induction motor turns into a generator sending DC electricity back to the battery pack recharging it without plugging it into a power source hybrid cars hybrid cars as
You can can guess from the name use both electric and gasoline powered engines at any time the gas engine may be working or the electric engine or they may work in tandem regardless hybrids use regenerative braking to charge the car’s battery pack in some cases the gas
Engine may also charge the battery gas hybrid and electric car costs cost is one of the most significant factors in what car we purchase especially as the average car price continues to rise experts recommend spending no more than 20% of your income on car related expenses initial costs gas cars have the
Lowest initial cost while electric vehicles have the highest however state and federal governments offer rebates and tax incentives to make purchasing a hybrid or electric vehicle less expensive gas cars we looked at the MSRP for the 10 most common gasoline powered cars in the United States and found that
The average initial cost of a gasoline powered vehicle is $33,750 electric cars the average price of a new electric car was $ 66,9 in June 2022 however the federal government and Most states offer tax incentives to encourage people to purchase an electric vehicle but make sure you qualify before
You make your purchase with the recent passage of the inflation reduction Act of 2023 the federal plug-in vehicle credit of up to $7,500 only applies to electric cars assembled in the United States in addition to the car’s initial purchase price you may also need to purchase charging equipment which is not standard
Across all vehicles depending on the charging option you choose you’ll also need to install an ebse charging station in your garage which costs an average of $1,200 to purchase and install while not strictly necessary a level two evse charging station will charge your electric car’s battery faster hybrid
Cars the average initial purchase price of a hybrid is $394 however if you purchase a plug-in hybrid model you’ll also need to buy charging equipment and possibly install a charger in your home like electric vehicles many hybrids qualify for tax incentives to lower the initial cost the
$7,500 plug-in tax credit may bring the cost of your plug-in hybrid nearly $2,000 lower than the average initial cost of a new gasoline powered car maintenance costs maintenance costs refer to standard car maintenance to address regular wear and tear of the vehicle and keep it running smoothly gas
Cars have the highest maintenance costs because they have more moving Parts than an electric engine maintenance for gas cars the major maintenance costs associated with a gasoline powered car are oil changes and replacement parts like batteries brake pads and spark plugs you’ll also need to abide by your vehicle’s regular maintenance schedule
For tuneups to keep everything running smoothly the most frequent maintenance for a gasoline powered car is an oil change which can range in price from $35 to $75 depending on the type of oil you use you can expect to do an oil change two or three times a year depending on
How much you drive this amounts to anywhere from $70 to $225 a year every four or 5 years you’ll need a new car battery which can range in price from $45 to $250 brake pads last about 40,000 M after which you’ll need to replace them which can cost anywhere from $150 to
$300 per axle depending on your car roughly every 30,000 M you’ll need to replace your spark plugs which cost about $10 per spark plug each cylinder needs a spark plug so for a V6 engine you’ll need six spark plugs about $60 and for a V8 engine you will need
Eight about $80 maintenance tip changing the oil on time is the best way to keep your car running smoothly so don’t ignore that oil light maintenance for electric cars the highest maintenance cost will be the battery pack which generally lasts about 8 to 10 years most manufacturers provide a warranty on the
Battery pack for the first 8 years or 100,000 mil so you wouldn’t be responsible for that payment before that point the cost of the battery will depend on the model needed and current availability but count on at least a four fig cost you’ll also need to
Replace the brake pads as in any other car but because of regenerative braking you won’t need to replace them as frequently as a gasoline powered car because there are fewer moving Parts in an electric engine there are fewer things to break or experience wear and tear so you won’t need to do regular
Tuneups like with a gasoline powered car maintenance tip avoid extreme temperatures whenever you can to extend your battery life Park in the shade when it’s hot out and opt for a covered Garage in the winter maintenance for hybrid cars hybrids have both electric and internal combustion engines meaning
That they have all the maintenance costs of both types of cars you’ll still need regular oil changes and replacement parts like spark plugs batteries and brake pads on roughly the same maintenance schedule however because there are two engines in a hybrid some of the parts are hard to get to when
Replacing them which can lead to higher labor costs maintenance tip stick to the preventative maintenance schedule provided by the manufacturer hybrids have more complicated inner workings than gas or electric cars so they need to be properly maintained to avoid a larger repair later Insurance costs by vehicle type the national average car
Insurance premium is $1,529 although that can vary widely based on your driving record type of car and other factors because electric vehicles are more expensive to repair insurance coverage for an electric vehicle is higher than that of a traditional gasoline powered car although the exact amount depends on the
Make and model the national average insurance premium for an electric car in 2022 is $2,280 per year generally a hybrid car costs 7% more to ensure than a gasoline powered car this higher cost is due to a higher initial purchase price expensive replacement parts and the fact that
Hybrids are driven more often in urban areas where accidents are more likely average fuel costs the average cost of fuel in August 2022 was $4.9 per gallon one tank of gas for a typical gasoline powered car would cost $58 and last about 350 Mi which amounts to roughly 17
Cents a mile since the average American driver drives 14,260 m in a year that would be a total yearly cost of $2,425 electricity is cheaper than gasoline the average cost for 1 Kow hour of electricity in the United States is 17 cents assuming your electric vehicle
Has a 100 KW hours battery a full charge will cost $17 if your battery has a median travel range of 234 m per charge you will pay roughly 7 cents per mile traveled for electricity for the average driver that’s a yearly cost of about $99 $98 hybrid vehicles have a much higher
Milesp gon rating than gas cars for example the 2022 Honda Insight a popular hybrid has an estimated combined MPG of 52 that means one tank of gas should get the average driver about 728 Mi which would be 8 cents per mile the average driver would spend
$1,137 per year on gas if they have a plug-in hybrid the driver would also need to calculate for electricity gas electric and hybrid car pros and cons each type of car has unique features so it’s hard to say which one is the best we’ve gathered all the pros and cons in
One place so you can determine which type of car is right for you pros and cons of gas cars if you’re looking for a familiar car or one with a lower upfront cost or more speed a gasoline powered vehicle is probably the best for you based on its pros and cons pros of
Gasoline powered cars lower UPF front costs than a hybrid or electric car G gasoline powered cars are cheaper to purchase than hybrid or electric vehicles and they don’t require additional initial expenses like an at home charging station more available models than hybrids and electric cars car manufacturers have had time to
Create a variety of tried and true models so there are more options available than hybrid or electric cars higher top speeds than electric and hybrid cars if you’re looking for top speed there’s no comparison between gasoline powered engines and electric and hybrid vehicles easier fill-ups than electric cars gas stations are
Everywhere Along American roadways so if you need a gas station chances are there’s one at the next exit fill-ups take a few minutes and then you’re back on the road longer range than electric cars most gasoline powerered cars today can travel anywhere from 250 to 350 m
Per tank giving you a more extensive range of travel than electric cars cons of gasoline powered cars least environmentally friendly option while each new model is more fuel efficient than the last gasoline powered cars still use fossil fuels release emissions into the air through the tailpipe and
Contribute to toxic waste from used oil higher regular maintenance costs than hybrid or electric vehicles because of all the moving Parts involved in a gasoline powered engine there are more opportunities for things to break over time requiring more maintenance that adds up at the mercy of fluctuating gas
Costs more than hybrid cars as gas costs fluctuate it becomes more difficult to plan for fuel costs reliably supply chain issues bad weather Global strife and inflation all wreak havoc on gasoline prices and when prices jump you may encounter a rude surprise next time you need to fill up not as convenient to
Power as an electric vehicle unless you store gasoline at home which we don’t recommend due to safety concerns you can’t fill up your gasoline powered car at home this means waking up early enough to get gas before work or stopping on your way home pros and cons
Of electric cars while an electric car car may have a higher upfront cost its low maintenance and environmental impact make it a great investment pros of electric cars lowest environmental impact of all three options electric cars have zero emissions so they are the most environmentally friendly of the
Three car types lower day-to-day running costs than a gasoline or hybrid car electricity is much cheaper than gasoline and the cost doesn’t fluctuate as much as gasoline does quieter ride than hybrid or gasoline powered vehicles because fewer moving parts are involved and you aren’t causing combustion in the
Engine electric cars offer the quietest and smoothest ride of the three car options lower maintenance costs than gasoline or hybrid cars with an electric vehicle there are no oil changes no fuel fill-ups and no exhaust systems or fuel lines to maintain federal and state governments over tax credits to offset
Initial costs to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles the government provides a variety of tax credits to help offset the higher upfront price tag of electric vehicles cons of electric cars lower range of travel than gasoline or hybrid vehicles in 2011 electric cars had a median travel range of am measly
68 M after some much needed Innovation the median travel range is up to 234 M between charges which can still make long- Range travel difficult charging an electric car isn’t as convenient as filling up on gas it takes longer than a few minutes to charge an electric car
Plus charging stations are few and far between highest initial cost of the three car options electric cars carry the highest purchase price tag and if you opt for an evse home charger you’ll need to pay an electrician to install the appropriate equipment in your home pros and cons of hybrid cars if you’re
Trying to find a car that balances environmental friendliness with reasonable upfront costs a hybrid car is a good choice pros of hybrid cars more environmentally friendly than gasoline powered cars when your electric engine controls the the car you will use less fuel limit harmful emissions from your vehicle and decrease your contribution
To toxic waste quieter than a gasoline powered car as long as your electric engine controls the car a hybrid is quieter than a gasoline powered car longer lifespan on engine parts than gasoline powered cars you’ll use each engine less than if you only had one engine as a result you won’t put your
Internal combustion engine through as much wear and tear making it last longer than that of a gasoline car less ranging anxiety than electric cars a hybrid can automatically or manually switch between energy sources meaning your gasoline engine can take over if you run out of battery power on a long road trip tax
Incentives are available to offset slightly higher initial costs if you purchase a plug-in hybrid you may qualify for federal and state tax incentives to make the cost difference between a new hybrid and a new gasoline powered car is much smaller and in some cases erases it completely cons of
Hybrid cars less Environmental friendly than an electric car while a hybrid is more environmentally friendly than a gasoline powered car it isn’t as environmentally friendly as an electric car maintenance can be more expensive than the other two options while overall maintenance costs for the car’s lifespan are lower hybrids have complex
Mechanicals that may be more expensive to fix than a gasoline or electric car lower top speeds than gasoline cars if you’re looking for Speed a hybrid has a lower top speed than gasoline cars they also lack Sports tuned suspension systems deciding which type of car is best for you when determining whether
You should purchase a gas hybrid or electric car consider the following factors one consider where and how far you’re driving if you frequently travel long distances an electric car may not be the best option since charging can be a hassle not only are charging stations
Hard to find in some areas but it also takes longer than a gas fill up and can add travel time to your trip for longer distances a hybrid or a gas gasoline powered car might be a better choice to avoid range anxiety because charging stations are rare in rural areas a
Gasoline or hybrid car is probably a better option in the city however an electric vehicle is a great option since you can easily charge it at home a hybrid might make the most sense if you drive in both urban and rural areas two determine the model you want since
Electric cars haven’t been in production as long as gasoline or hybrid cars fewer models are available if you want a specific type of car like a pickup truck or a sports car you’ll probably be limited to gasoline for now however Dodge recently announced that their electric muscle car the Charger Daytona
SRT will be available in 2024 and the Ford F-150 Lightning is currently in production so options are expanding three plan when you need your new car if your car dies and you need a new one to get to work tomorrow a gasoline car is probably all you’ll be able to find on
Such short notice and even then don’t count on being able to to get the model you want due to supply chain issues increased demand and Rising gasoline prices hybrids have the lowest Supply rates of the three types making them difficult to find electric cars are also dealing with supply chain issues
Currently Tesla’s model y has a 4 to 7mth wait and Ford’s new F-150 Lightning has a 3-year weight forcing Ford to stop taking reservations no matter which vehicle option you choose whether it’s a gas hybrid or electric car it’s an investment that needs to be protected with insurance keep your yearly
Maintenance costs down by annually shopping for car insurance quotes so you have the best possible rates and there you have it folks our complete guide to gas hybrid and electric cars I hope you found this video both informative and entertaining whether you’re a dieh hard Patrol head an eco-conscious driver or
Someone just looking for the best value we’ve covered it all remember knowledge is power when it comes to making the right choice for your lifestyle and the environment if you enjoyed this video and found it helpful don’t forget to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends and
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