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Types of Electric Vehicles | Haldeman Ford in Kutztown

At Haldeman in Kutztown, we know electric vehicles are the future and that Ford makes some of the best models available. Across the globe, the increasing demand for hybrid and all-electric vehicles is helping the automotive industry advance toward developing cleaner and more eco-friendly models for every driver. But with so many different terms for understanding the types of electrified vehicles (EV) available, it can become a little confusing. To make things a little easier, we’ve included some brief descriptions below of the most common types of electric vehicles to ensure you can find the best hybrid or all-electric model to match your lifestyle.

Pure Hybrid Models

Often simply referred to as hybrids, these pure hybrid vehicles run on both electric power and gas power and don’t require charging via an external power source. Essentially, the batteries in pure hybrid vehicles are engineered to charge themselves using regenerative braking technology and the vehicle’s ICE design. Pure hybrids produce a lower carbon footprint and help you better protect your wallet at the gas pump. They’re great for drivers who frequently take shorter trips, but the gas engine does mean that they’re very efficient for long excursions too.

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All-Electric Vehicles

All-electric vehicles,sometimes referred to as pure-electric, are designed with a minimum of one or more electric motors that feature a battery without any gas-powered engine parts or any combustion-based power to speak of. All-electric vehicles are continuing to grow in popularity every year, and charging stations are being constructed across North America for easy accessibility and greater availability with every passing year. Some of the best reasons to get behind the wheel of an all-electric vehicle include the utterly silent performance, efficient power and fuel cost savings, reduced maintenance, and a more eco-friendly performance.

Plug-In Hybrids

A little different from pure hybrids, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is like a pure hybrid but it’s engineered to prioritize electrified power. PHEVs feature bigger batteries than those that come with full hybrids, and this helps these vehicles get a substantially longer electric-only driving range — though it’s still less than the range for all-electric cars. The bigger battery makes PHEVs pretty ideal for long trips, since when the car runs out of fuel you can simply fill up at a nearby gas station. While the flexibility of having both gas power and electrical power offers up more driver range, it’s also true that the fuel economy can still be less efficient for PHEVs than with a pure hybrid because the former has to carry the extra weight from the larger battery.

To keep up with all the latest electrified vehicles from Ford, look no further than Haldeman in Kutztown. We offer the latest all-electric and hybrid models, including the F-150 Lightning, Explorer Hybrid, and Mustang Mach-E. If you’re interested in learning more about Ford’s electrified vehicles, contact us at Haldeman Ford Kutztown for more information. We’re dedicated to supporting you with unmatched customer service!

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