- Go fully electric: Hybrids combine a gasoline engine with an electric motor to boost fuel economy. However, they cannot travel on electricity alone like pure electric vehicles (EVs).
- Achieve the same range as EVs: On average, hybrids have a shorter range compared to EVs. The electric-only range of hybrids can vary anywhere from a few miles to several dozen miles, depending on the vehicle model.
- Eliminate tailpipe emissions: Hybrid vehicles still produce tailpipe emissions because they have a gasoline engine. While they emit less pollution compared to gasoline-only vehicles, they do not produce zero emissions like EVs.
- Provide the same level of instant acceleration as EVs: Hybrid vehicles may not offer the same level of instant acceleration as EVs. In EVs, the electric motor can provide immediate torque, resulting in quick acceleration. In contrast, hybrids have to rely on the gasoline engine to provide power initially, which can lead to a slight delay in acceleration.
- Operate entirely on renewable energy: While hybrids can reduce the amount of gasoline used, they still require gasoline to operate and cannot run solely on renewable energy sources. To achieve zero-emission transportation, pure EVs powered by renewable energy sources like solar or wind energy are necessary.
