Hybrid vs. Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

More and more Edgewater drivers are turning to the hybrid and EV markets to experience the latest in fuel-saving technology. As a result, many customers ask “What’s the difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles?” Both models use gas and electricity to power your Crofton travels, but they have different designs.

• Hybrid vehicles use gas and electricity at the same time. This boosts your gas mileage without needing to plug into an electric source.
• Plug-in hybrids prioritize electricity, and only switch to gas power when the battery is depleted. This means they need to be charged or plugged in.

Difference Between Hybrids and Plug-In Hybrid Cars

So, how do hybrids vs. plug-in hybrids work during your day to day Severna Park travels?

• Hybrid Pros: Hybrid models are well-loved for their convenience. You can continue to visit your usual gas station, and because the battery self-charges, there’s no need to ever plug in.
• Plug-In Hybrid Pros: Plug-ins offer drastically improved fuel efficiency with the flexibility to drive on pure electricity alone. You can pre-charge your battery overnight to enjoy an all-EV range, and if you run out of battery, your car simply switches to the gas tank.
• Hybrid Cons: The hybrid is less flexible than the plug-in, because it can only run on both gas and electricity at the same time. That means you can’t drive on electricity alone, and you can’t quite reach the sky-high fuel economy figures of a plug-in.
• Plug-In Hybrid Cons: Plug-in hybrids require more work up front since most plug-in drivers add an EV charging station into their homes. You may need to familiarize yourself with charging stations around town.

Hybrids vs. Plug-In Hybrids vs. EVs

We’ve covered the basics of hybrid vs. plug-in hybrids, but what about electric vehicles? The Land Rover lineup currently includes a range of mild-hybrid vehicles that use some form of electric power in order to improve power or fuel economy—and plug-in hybrid models are expected to rejoin the lineup in the very near future!

While an all-electric vehicle is not currently in the lineup, the first Land Rover EV is expected within the next few model-years. Industry experts are already buzzing over the rumors of the Range Rover EV, so stay up-to-date on all the latest Land Rover news with the Land Rover Annapolis blog!

Explore Land Rover Technology at Land Rover Annapolis

We’ve gone through the main differences between hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, so why not experience the latest in Land Rover technology at Land Rover Annapolis? Take a test drive in models like the Range Rover or Discovery, and see why so many drivers are turning to the Land Rover lineup every day in Annapolis. Contact us to schedule your test drive and ask questions.