The advantages of a hybrid car are:
1) Environmental friendliness
Hybrid cars house a gasoline engine and an electric motor, resulting in less dependence on fossil fuels, and producing low CO2 emissions.
2) Financial benefits
Many tax credits and incentives are available to make hybrid cars more affordable.
3) Regenerative braking system
The energy from the motion of applying the brake is captured and used to recharge the battery. Such a system allows you to eliminate the amount of time for regularly recharging the battery.
4) Higher resale value
With the growing popularity, hybrids’ resale value is higher than the average.
The disadvantages of a hybrid car are:
1) Higher costs
A hybrid car is comparatively expensive than a regular gasoline car, and its technology requires higher costs for maintenance.
2) Less power
The power of a combination of a gasoline engine and an electric motor in hybrid cars is less than that of a gas-powered engine in many cases.
3) Poorer handling
Hybrid vehicles have more machinery than regular cars do. Manufacturers’ attempts to avoid extra weight in vehicles result in smaller motor and battery in addition to reduced support in the suspension and body.
4) High voltage batteries
In case of an accident, the presence of the high voltage increases the risk of the passengers being electrocuted and makes the rescuers’ task more difficult.