Hybrid or Electric Car?: Do you know the difference between these cars and which one best suits your needs? | advantages and disadvantages | | Cars
The Peruvian vehicle fleet is on the path to electric mobility. Photo: Omoda
Which car to choose? The development of technology is aimed at improving the quality of life of people, even better if it is accompanied by responsibility towards the environment. Wednesday. In this regard, the automotive industry is not new to implementing measures that want daily activities to be carried out more efficiently, and as a result of this trend, electromobility is emerging, from which hybrid and electric vehicles are emerging.
Each of these models has its own technical characteristics and features. If you are considering purchasing a car, it is important to be clear about the needs you are trying to satisfy with this purchase. In this sense, Tim Luenmanager of the Chinese automobile brand Omoda, shared some thoughts that allow us to establish the differences that can be found between hybrid and electric vehicles.
What is the difference between hybrid and electric cars?
Non-plug-in hybrid
On the global market for more than two decades, and recently in Peru, hybrids combine electric and gasoline engines to improve efficiency. As emissions standards become stricter, these models become quieter and more efficient. Although these cars have an above-average starting price, they offer two main advantages: the ease of use of an electric car and the less frequent need for maintenance than a gasoline car.
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
This type of electrified vehicle has a battery pack that provides an electric range of 20 to 50 miles. When the car reaches the end of its electric range, it can easily transform into a conventional hybrid electric vehicle. If for some reason you don’t connect it, you can use the gasoline engine. They are also typically more powerful than non-plug-in hybrids.
Battery electric vehicles (EBV)
Conceptually simple, VEBs are powered by a rechargeable battery. Smooth driving, fewer moving parts and the ability to export energy are notable advantages. As for Omoda, the brand has its first 100% electric car: the Omoda E5 with a range of 430 kilometers.
How many electric vehicles were sold in 2023 in Peru?
According to him, 4,484 units were sold in 2023, which is 67.3% more than in 2022. Alberto Morisakimanager of the economic research and statistics department of the Automobile Association of Peru (AAP), who added that 408 units were sold in December alone.