What’s the Difference Between EV Hybrid Plugin Hybrid Or Alternative Fuels

With increasing gas prices, a lot of people are considering switching to non-traditional types of vehicles. But what’s the difference between a plugin hybrid, an EV, or even an alternative fuel vehicle?

EV or Electric Vehicle

• Powered entirely by battery
• Useful mainly for commuting or short trips around town
• Must be charged for several hours to “fill up”

Hybrid

• A vehicle that uses both gasoline and battery power, sometimes both, or either, depending on the driving style
• The battery is charged by the gas engine
• Usually cannot be plugged in

Plug-in Hybrid

• A gas- and electric-powered vehicle
• Can be powered by its battery entirely
• Uses a small gas engine for performance or range
• Can charge the battery through its gas engine or by plugging into an outlet

Alternative Fuels

• A vehicle that uses a fuel source other than gasoline or electricity, generally hydrogen or natural gas
• These can vary significantly, and we suggest doing additional research into each individual model

Are you interested in a new, fuel-efficient or all-electric vehicle? We’ll be happy to help explain technologies further and guide you to the best model. We’re open Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If you’re in the New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, or LaPlace areas, come visit us at 8811 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA, 70003, call us at (504) 475-7189, or you can view our inventory online at any time.