Hyundai EVs vs. Hybrids: Choosing a Greener Ride

 

Have you ever heard of an EV but didn’t really know what it was? Have you seen these futuristic looking cars and wonder what made them different from others? These are electric vehicles. Unlike regular cars, they run on electricity! In today’s world, cars are becoming more eco-friendly and Hyundai is leading with its options. They offer electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Both are great choices if you want to save on gas and reduce your carbon footprint. Let’s look at the main differences between Hyundai’s EVs and hybrids.

 

How They Work

When it comes to EVs, these vehicles run entirely on electricity. Instead of a traditional gas engine, they have an electric motor powered by a battery pack. Imagine having to wake up and you get in your car in the morning and realize you don’t have enough gas to make it to work. Well, with an EV that would never happen! Here is a list of Hyundai’s electric vehicles: 

• 2023 IONIQ 6
• 2023 IONIQ 5
• 2024 KONA Electric (coming late 2023 in select states)
• 2023 KONA Electric (only sold in selected states)

 

As for hybrid vehicles, they have both a gas engine and electric motor. They can run on gas, electricity, or a combination of both. Here’s the list of Hyundai’s hybrid vehicles:

• 2023 TUCSON HYBRID
• 2023 SANTA FE HYBRID
• 2023 ELANTRA Hybrid
• 2023 SONATA Hybrid

 

Emissions

If saving the planet and making it a clean environment is important to you, then think about getting an EV or hybrid. The best part about electric vehicles is that they have 0 emissions. This means that they don’t emit harmful gasses into the air. This makes for a cleaner environment. Hybrids emit fewer gasses than regular gas cars. Have you gone outside and smelled those horrible fumes coming from large trucks? Those gasses can be very harmful! 

 

Driving Range and Charging

Hyundai has been making a great effort to continue to improve the driving range of their vehicles. The 2023 Ioniq 6 SE Long Range model has a whopping range up to 361 miles! That’s pretty impressive. Charging is also easy because public charging stations are popping up all over the place. As far as hybrids go, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid goes up to 56 mpg on the highway. The cool part about it is that you don’t need to charge it as they recharge themselves. 

 

When it comes to electric vehicles, one of the best things about them is low maintenance and no oil changes! In my experience, car maintenance always seems to come up at the most inconvenient times, so knowing that there isn’t as much maintenance as a gas vehicle makes it a lot easier. You end up saving a lot of money in the long run which is a plus for me. Hyundai hybrids are designed to be fuel efficient so this saves trips to the gas station. 

Hyundai is taking a step in the right direction to make the planet cleaner. Reducing pollution is important and these vehicle options allow for that. You have to think about your daily driving habits, charging options, and budget. For instance, if you live in an apartment community like I do, don’t let that stop you from thinking you won’t be able to charge your electric vehicle at your home. Check to make sure they offer charging stations in the parking area. If you live in a smaller town, check online to see where they offer charging stations. A hybrid is just as much a great choice giving you a taste of eco-friendly driving! Both are great options that Hyundai can offer! Check out Crain Hyundai’s inventory of EVs and Hybrids here!

Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »