While yesteryear models of Hybrids are popular and remain recommended, buying a newer model of Hybrid has much more to offer with the caveat that “Not all Hybrids are equal.” If shoppers do consider going Hybrid, they need to understand that a lot has changed toward the improvements of Hybrids that has focused not just on fuel economy, but the overall ride and ownership experience as well.

Simply refuel at any gas station.īetter to drive: CR’s tests show that the hybrid versions of many cars have more power and smoother acceleration than the gas-only models. That’s about a 40 percent improvement over non-hybrids, on average.Įasy to use: Unlike a pure electric vehicle, you don’t have to plug in a hybrid. Higher mpg: Most hybrid SUVs get more than 35 mpg and most hybrid sedans get more than 45 mpg. Be that as it may, however, Hybrids straddling both the EV and ICE worlds, might be a more commonsensical approach during what will be an inevitable EV world.Īccording to the recent CR newsletter, the benefits of owning a Hybrid include: While EV purists argue that their EVs are more efficient, there’s a lot to be said about just how environmentally friendly these vehicle types actually are. The arguments for going Hybrid over gas or electric comes down to two current fundamental truths: Hybrids significantly cut down on carbon emissions in comparison to gas-only vehicles and, the charging infrastructure for a totally electric vehicle world is not there yet and may be as far as a decade down the road. Why Go Hybrid Instead of Gas or Electric Right Now?

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