Three advantages of driving a plug-in hybrid vehicle

There are a lot of new electrified vehicles on the market and anyone looking for a new, fuel-efficient vehicle has many options at his or her disposal. One of those options is a plug-in hybrid or PHEV vehicle.

You can think of plug-in hybrid vehicles as the middle ground between hybrid vehicles and fully-electric vehicles. In many ways, they offer many of the same benefits as electric vehicles but with the convenience of vehicles with a gas engine. They definitely have a lot to offer, especially if you want a more efficient vehicle without having to compromise or worry about the location of charging stations or your range. Here are three advantages that come with PHEV or plug-in hybrid vehicles.

All-electric driving capability

Plug-in hybrid vehicles have larger batteries than traditional hybrid vehicles which allows them to drive on electric power alone. Now, that doesn't mean that you can go 300 or 400 km, but you can still do at least 50 or 60 km in many new Volvo PHEV Recharge models. A larger battery added this year provides much more generous range which means that it is now possible to drive most of your daily commute without needing a single drop of fuel. In other words, in most driving situations, you get the benefits of a fully-electric vehicle and the fuel consumption savings that will add up during the year.

No need to worry about how much range you have left

On the other hand, when you are driving a plug-in hybrid vehicle, you don't have to worry about how much range you have left in your battery. That's because unlike a fully-electric vehicle, your PHEV model has a gas engine as well that functions just like on a traditional vehicle. That means that when the battery is depleted, your vehicle essentially becomes a hybrid with great fuel economy, and there is no need to rush to find a charging station. You get the benefits of an electric vehicle but without the worry that comes with having only a battery to power your SUV or car.

Less of an investment than an electric vehicle

A fully-electric vehicle requires a level 2 home charging station, and they are more expensive than your traditional PHEV vehicle. A plug-in hybrid vehicle, on the other hand, doesn't necessarily mean you need to buy a home charging station although you will want to if you want to get the most out of your experience. Still, PHEV vehicles require less of an investment in time as they require a lot less time to charge the battery and you don't have to look for charging stations on your way to your next vacation, for example. And because PHEV vehicles are also eligible for federal EV rebates, you still get a lot of value.

Ultimately, a PHEV vehicle gives you the best of both worlds between a fully-electric vehicle and a gas-engine model. Give us a call today to learn more and discover new Volvo 2023 Recharge models and the advantages of driving a PHEV vehicle.