With the development of new energy vehicles, hybrid vehicles are more and more favored by consumers, especially in cities with limited licenses and restricted traffic, hybrid vehicles can enjoy the preferential policies of green cards, and can also save fuel costs, reduce exhaust emissions, and achieve a win-win situation of environmental protection and economy. But are hybrid cars really without drawbacks? What are the advantages and disadvantages compared with fuel vehicles? If you're going to buy a car and drive it for 10 years, should you choose hybrid or gasoline? Today, I will give you an analysis of why the old drivers persuade you that if you don't plan to change cars for ten years, you would rather choose hybrid than fuel vehicles.
First, let's take a look at how hybrid cars work. Hybrid vehicles refer to the addition of electric motors and battery packs on the basis of traditional fuel vehicles, so that the car can use the coordinated or separate drive of the electric motor and engine under different working conditions to achieve the best power output and energy consumption control. Hybrid vehicles can be divided into two types: hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) depending on the charging method of the battery pack. The battery pack of a hybrid vehicle can only be charged by the engine and braking ** energy, and cannot be charged externally, and the battery capacity is smaller, the electric range is shorter, and it mainly relies on the engine drive. In addition to being charged by engine and braking** energy, the battery pack of plug-in hybrid vehicles can also be charged externally, with a large battery capacity and a long electric range, which can be preferentially driven by an electric motor.
So, what are the advantages of hybrid vehicles compared to gasoline vehicles? I summarized the following points:
Excellent power performance. Hybrid vehicles have two powertrains, which can achieve greater torque output and faster power response, especially when starting and accelerating, and the electric motor can make the car more agile and smooth, improving driving pleasure.
Fuel consumption is energy-saving and low-carbon. Hybrid vehicles can automatically switch the working modes of the electric motor and engine according to different driving conditions, so that the engine always runs in the best efficiency range, avoiding the waste of energy consumption at low speed idle and high speed overload, thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Especially in urban congestion, hybrid vehicles can use the pure electric drive of electric motors to achieve zero fuel consumption and zero emissions, which not only saves fuel costs, but also reduces environmental pollution.
Long cruising range, no range anxiety. Compared with pure electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles have a longer range, do not have to worry about battery drain, and do not need to frequently find charging piles, which is more suitable for long-distance driving. Even plug-in hybrid cars can continue driving with the engine after the battery is depleted without power interruption.
There are many discounts for car purchases and strong policy support. As a kind of new energy vehicles, hybrid vehicles can enjoy various preferential policies at the national and local levels, such as exemption from purchase tax, vehicle and vessel tax, green card indicators, and exemption from traffic restrictions. These policies can greatly reduce the purchase and use costs of hybrid vehicles, and improve the cost performance of hybrid vehicles.
Of course, hybrid cars are not flawless, and they also have some disadvantages compared to gasoline vehicles, mainly the following:
The cost is high and the maintenance is complicated. Due to the addition of components such as electric motors and battery packs, hybrid vehicles make the structure of the whole vehicle more complex and heavier, so the cost is also correspondingly higher, and it is generally more expensive than fuel vehicles of the same level. At the same time, the repair and maintenance of hybrid vehicles is more complex, requiring specialized technicians and equipment, and the maintenance cost is also high.
The battery is aging and its performance is degraded. With the increase of service time, the battery pack of hybrid vehicles will age and decay, resulting in a decrease in battery capacity and performance, affecting the power output and fuel consumption performance of the vehicle. Especially under extreme temperature conditions, the battery will age faster and the electric range will shrink significantly. Moreover, the lifespan of the battery is generally around 8-10 years, and if it needs to be replaced, the cost is also very high.
The oil is emulsified and maintenance is frequent. Due to the short working time and low temperature of the engine, hybrid vehicles are prone to the phenomenon of oil emulsification, that is, water is mixed into the engine oil to form a yellow-white emulsion, which affects the lubrication performance of the engine oil and accelerates the wear of the engine. In order to avoid oil emulsification, the maintenance interval of hybrid vehicles is generally shortened, such as changing the oil every six months or every 5,000 kilometers, which increases the frequency and cost of maintenance.
To sum up, hybrid vehicles have obvious advantages and disadvantages compared with fuel vehicles. If you plan to buy a car and drive it for ten years, I recommend you to choose a hybrid car, because it is more in line with the future development trend, more adaptable to different driving needs, more economical in fuel costs, and more environmentally friendly. Although hybrid vehicles are more expensive to purchase and maintain, the advantages of hybrid vehicles far outweigh the disadvantages in the long run, and you will find that hybrid cars are a more sensible and cost-effective choice. Old drivers say so, do you believe it?