Hybrid and electric vehicles are swiftly increasing in popularity. This is largely due to their reduced impact on the environment and lower running costs, but there are more benefits to owning a hybrid. Horizon Honda dealership offers a range of vehicles such as the Honda e, Honda CR-V Hybrid and Honda Jazz Hybrid. These cars are prime examples of why you should upgrade to a hybrid or electric Honda. Read on to explore the benefits of hybrid cars.
Fuel economy
One of the biggest benefits of hybrid cars is the fuel economy. To achieve such fantastic fuel economy, hybrids use two power sources and require less fuel than a standard car. This means you save money by maximising the distance a full tank can take you. The Honda Jazz Hybrid can travel up to 540 miles using a 1.5 litre petrol engine and two electric motors. Tests by Which? have shown that hybrid cars deliver superior fuel economy to standard cars. Hybrids clocked an impressive average of 53.2mpg. Diesel managed 46.8mpg and petrol ranked last with 41.9pmg. Still too much? The Honda e offers a fully electric driving experience to really keep the costs low. These stats are just as impressive for bigger vehicles. The CR-V hybrid is the answer to an economical SUV, providing an outstanding electrical performance.
The environment
Car emissions are one of the biggest polluters of our environment. Hybrid and electric cars are a great alternative to traditional vehicles. Introduced to combat the negative impact of diesel and petrol vehicles, they are making a statement. They are able to produce a much lower volume of carbon dioxide and other harmful greenhouse gases. The partially powered hybrid cars are able to produce 8000 tonnes of CO2 less than their petrol competitors. This is just one of the many benefits of hybrid cars.
Latest technology
There is no need to worry about missing out on the features associated with traditional cars. Electric and hybrids are fully kitted out with the latest technology to enhance the driver experience. Vehicles such as the Honda e use regenerative braking to draw power from the energy created when braking to charge the battery. Instead of wasting the excess heat, the Honda e recycles energy to reduce the need for you to manually charge your vehicle. The Honda CR-V boasts a range of the latest technology, offering a sleek design, personalised Honda App and built-in Garmin navigation system. Honda’s electric drive delivers an instantaneous and smooth response by using the energy stored in the battery to power the electric motor. Visit your local Honda Dealership to find out more about this technology.
Convenient to use
The vehicles are not only great to drive, cost-efficient and environmentally friendly, but they are also highly convenient. One of the benefits of hybrid cars is that they hold their value better than petrol cars. This is due to their reliability, lower running costs, and increased market demand. Their self-charging technology reduces the need to plug in your vehicle and also minimises brake usage. This means fewer servicing costs and trips to the garage. The convenience of owning a hybrid is immeasurable.
To learn more about the benefits of hybrid cars get in contact with us at Horizon Honda. Visit your local Horizon Honda dealership to test drive one of the Honda hybrid vehicles. Our Honda dealerships are in Christchurch, Dorchester, Poole, Salisbury and Yeovil.