Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Ownership | GreenCars 101
Like any major purchase there are ownership costs to consider when choosing a plug-in hybrid or phev but there’s good news because owning a plug-in hybrid could actually reduce your costs over the years despite having more components that could need maintenance plug-in hybrids can cost less to maintain and repair than traditional internal combustion
Vehicles the gas components of a plug-in hybrid share the same maintenance requirements as traditional gas vehicles however the electrical components of the car are a lot cheaper to maintain because there are fewer moving parts you’ll also save money thanks to the regenerative braking function this significantly reduces the wear and
Tear of the braking system specifically the brake pads and rotors the more you drive in electric mode the more the vehicle’s gas components will remain idle and require less maintenance over time if you’ve looked at electric vehicles you may have noticed they tend to currently have a higher manufacturer
Suggested retail price than traditional gas vehicles the biggest reason for the higher price tag is the expense of the battery packs however plug-in hybrids have smaller batteries so they can be a more affordable alternative to a fully electric vehicle fuel costs will depend on how consistently the internal combustion engine remains unused
Electricity has the benefit of being more price stable and a cheaper fuel source than gasoline drivers can even get discounted electric rates to lower fuel costs even more for now plug-in hybrids offer a middle ground for drivers who might be intimidated by the initial cost of all electric cars but are interested in
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