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Difference between Hyundai EV & Hybrid Vehicles

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Have you been wanting a change from the average fuel vehicles? Hyundai has vehicles that are electric and have hybrid engines. In today’s world, cars are becoming more eco-friendly, and Hyundai is leading with its options. Both hybrids and EVs 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

Electric vehicles run solely on the battery motor of the vehicle. The electric vehicles have set mile ranges. Instead of a traditional gas engine, they have an electric motor powered by a battery pack. Imagine having to wake up, 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 KONA Electric 

  • 2024 NEXO Fuel Cell 

  • 2024 IONIQ 5

As for hybrid vehicles, they have both a gas engine and an electric motor. That means that hybrids can run on gas, but if you’re out of fuel, they can also run on an electric motor on a set mile range. Here’s the list of Hyundai’s hybrid vehicles:

Emissions

With the world constantly changing, an electric vehicle is a great choice to not only save money on fuel but also help preserve the planet by reducing the amount of gas emissions fuel vehicles release. 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 improve its vehicles' driving range. The 2024 Ioniq 5 has a range of up to 303 miles! Charging is also easy because public charging stations are popping up everywhere. As far as hybrids go, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid goes up to 56 mpg on the highway. The cool part 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! With fuel vehicles, maintaining maintenance can be a hassle, constantly having to take your vehicle every three months for an oil change. You save much money in the long run, which is a plus for anyone. Hyundai hybrids are designed to be fuel efficient, so this saves trips to the gas station. 

Hyundai is moving in the right direction to make the planet cleaner. Reducing pollution is essential, and these vehicle options allow for that. You must consider your daily driving habits, charging options, and budget. For instance, if you live in an apartment community, 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 great a choice, giving you a taste of eco-friendly driving! Both are great options that Hyundai can offer! Come by Chris Crain Hyundai and check out our inventory of EVs and Hybrids today!