Pricey to buy: The initial cost of hybrids is more expensive than conventional vehicles’ in most cases. But Hybrids work just fine for “normal” drivers who usually drive around the city.

Therefore, neither the gasoline engine nor the electric motor works as strongly as they do in conventional gasoline or electric cars. Less power: Hybrids combine both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, with their gasoline engine primarily operated as the power source. The mechanism allows the driver more time between manual recharges. Regenerative braking: Hybrids use the system called “regenerative braking,” in which the battery recharges a little whenever the driver brakes. Their smaller sized and lightly built engines also contribute to conserving energy. Lighter cars: Hybrids are manufactured with lightweight materials, which allow vehicles to run on less energy. As a result, the resale value of such vehicles keeps increasing. Higher resale value: As more and more people are getting tired of gasoline price fluctuations and care about our planet, they are becoming more willing to make the switch to hybrids. They are also exempt from environmental charges.

On top of that, they have more efficient gas mileage than conventional cars.įinancial benefits: Many governments around the world have introduced tax credits and incentives for buyers and owners of hybrids.

Eco-friendly: Since hybrids house an electric motor as well as a gasoline engine, they need less fossil fuel, resulting in less CO 2 emissions.

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