Hybrid vs Full EV - Which One Is Right For You?
Depending on a number of factors it can be difficult to make the switch over from a full ICE car to a full EV car. You could also go for the best of both worlds with an EV hybrid. We’ve broken down some of the most important factors you need to consider when choosing one or the other.
What Type of Driving Do You Do?
The type of driving you do should be a consideration when choosing an electric vehicle or a hybrid car. If you’re primarily doing a lot of city based driving which might involve slower average speeds and a lot of shorter journeys then it might be a good choice to pick a full EV.
If you find that you need to travel long distances regularly enough and need to have the reliability of an ICE in terms of always being able to drive and fill up in a matter of minutes well then it might be worth getting a hybrid vehicle as that might be more suited towards your driving.
Where Do You Live?
Most EV owners in Ireland can charge their cars from the comfort of their own home. This is normally perfect for most people but if you live in a house or area where that isn’t an option then this is something you may need to consider. If you live in a location where you can’t charge your car from your home then you may need to consider where you can potentially charge your car?
Are there public charging stations nearby that you can use? Shops and hotels have now started implementing these into their premises. Can you also charge your EV at work? If your place of work has chargers then this would be ideal for you as you can charge up your car 5 days a week and hopefully a full charge could potentially last you the weekend.
Running Costs
Running costs will differ greatly depending on what model of car you have and whether you choose hybrid or electric. If you choose to go fully electric you can expect to save a lot of money and nearly up to 70% of your running costs in comparison to an ICE car.
Hybrid charging can also help you save a bit of money too. If you’re based in the city and only doing short commutes you can expect to save a lot more and also reduce the amount of times you need to fill up your car with petrol.
What’s Your Goal?
When it comes to choosing your next car you need to consider what your long term goals are. Do you want to save money and protect the environment or do you want a car where you don’t have to worry about plugging it in every night and be able to hop in and drive anywhere with a full tank of petrol?
These are things you need to consider when picking and planning your next car. Everyone’s situation is completely different so it’s important to know what you want and your needs for your car going forward.