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The Pros and Cons of Hybrid Ownership
You have lots of options when it comes to a new car, including hybrid vehicles that can give you the best of gas and electric in one package. There are plenty of reasons to be looking at Hyundai hybrid cars for sale in Michigan City IN, but you may not be sure if they’re the right choice for you. Check out the pros and cons of Hyundai hybrid cars in Michigan City, IN, down below before you buy.
Pros
Environmentally Responsible
Hybrids get more miles to the gallon than gas vehicles and emit fewer greenhouse gasses along the way. Even when you’re using the gas engine, the car emits less pollution than a normal combustion engine, and none at all when you use the electric motor.
Fiscally Smart
A hybrid might be the best way to save money when car-shopping these days. Hybrids aren’t nearly as expensive as equivalent EVs. While they’re more expensive than the average gas-guzzler, the gap is narrow, so you make up the difference in other ways.
The most obvious cost difference is the cost of a full tank. Because you’re not running the combustion engine as much in a hybrid, wear and tear is also reduced and servicing doesn’t need to be scheduled as frequently.
Anxiety-Reducing
As great as EVs might be, range anxiety is real. What if you can’t find a place to charge, or what if it’s brutally cold and your battery’s efficiency drops by 20%? You never have to worry about any of that with a hybrid. Once the energy-dependent engine depletes enough in a hybrid, the vehicle automatically switches to using its gas engine to finish the ride.
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Cons
Upfront Costs
Hybrids, in general, do cost more to finance upfront than traditional combustion engine vehicles. Thankfully, a Hyundai hybrid is one of the most affordable around, with a Tucson SEL hybrid running less than $2,000 more than the gas-powered version. The savings in fuel makes up for that quickly, but it’s something to be aware of when buying and planning your down payment.
Bigger Maintenance Bite
While hybrids don’t need maintenance as often as their gas-powered counterparts, it can be more expensive when they do need it - especially if you need to replace the battery. You’ll ultimately save money with a hybrid, but you need to be prepared when you go in for maintenance.
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Browse Our Hyundai Hybrid Selection
Come see us at Michigan City Hyundai today to see the latest Hyundai hybrid cars for sale in Michigan City, IN, at affordable prices. We have a huge selection of quality vehicles on our lot, and the right one is waiting for you.
