If you’re interested in giving your daily Bloomington, Morton, Peoria commute an eco-friendly upgrade, you might be considering a hybrid car. These were once expensive, hard-to-find vehicles, but these days just about every automotive brand offers a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric option. Although hybrid and plug-in hybrid sound similar–and they do have a lot of similarities–they aren’t exactly the same. It’s important to know the distinctions before you commit to one or the other.
So what’s the difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles? We’ll go into more details below, but the major distinction boils down to the name–standard hybrid vehicles have smaller batteries that recharge themselves, while plug-in hybrids have more powerful batteries that can be charged using a household or 240-volt unit. There are benefits and drawbacks for each option, and Sam Leman Automotive Group has all the details in the guide below. Read on, then check out our new hybrid inventory to see what we have available!
If you want to learn more about hybrids and plug-in hybrids, contact our office or stop by one of our dealerships to talk to a member of our team! You can also reach out with any questions about what we’ve discussed above, and we’ll be happy to help you. If you want to see how one of our available hybrid models handles on the roads, we’ve got you covered, just give one of our teams a visit. If you’re looking to get a jump-start on the process of bringing a new ride home, our finance centers are a great resource.
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