Are you searching for used cars for sale in London Ontario, good for the environment? Green vehicles are getting costly with the increasing demand. These vehicles are double-edged swords, saving your fuel cost and are zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). To find the best green vehicle, it is essential to understand its types. This article is the perfect guide for you and provides you with all the information you need to buy such vehicles.
Types of ecofriendly used cars for sale in London, Ontario
There is a wide variety of green vehicles available in the market. Some do not use the fuel at all and are 100% eco-friendly, while others supplement the electric energy with fuel.
1.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
(HEVs)
HEVs are the least expensive green vehicles available in the
market. These possess a traditional internal-combustion engine (ICE) with an
electric motor and a small battery pack. You can save gasoline by supplementing
the ICE's output with electricity. An important thing about HEVs is that there
is no need to charge the batteries. The internal combustion engine will charge
your batteries. This will help you save your time and fuel simultaneously.
Hence, these provide better fuel economy, are less expensive than other green
vehicles, reduce emissions relative to ICEs, and are available in almost every
brand.
A basic drawback of HEVs is that they do not have an all-electric range (AER), meaning these cannot be driven faster than 8 km/h and only for short distances. Moreover, they still require refuelling, do not have all the electric driving range, and are generally not engaging in driving.
2.
PlugIn Hybrid Electric
Vehicles (PHEVs)
The next generation of green vehicles is the Plugin Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV). These vehicles have a large battery and a more
powerful electric motor, giving a longer all-electric driving range. When the
battery depletes, the ICE turns on and converts the vehicle into a hybrid one.
These vehicles can travel from 40 to 80 km on a full charge, and the ICE starts
after travelling this distance.
PHEVs help you drive on electric current in the morning and
provide an extended driving range. They also have a hybrid backup that helps
you on longer journeys. Moreover, the batteries do not take much longer, and
you can get a 100% charge within a night. You will also get national and
provincial incentives for your PHEV.
The cons of PHEVs include gasoline consumption, higher price, engaging drive and not good hybrid efficiency.
3.
Battery Electric Vehicles
(BEVs)
You might be already familiar with battery electric vehicles.
They have been around since 1890; almost 1/3rd of all the vehicles on the road
are BEVs till 1900. These disappeared in 1935 and came back by revolutionizing
the automotive industry. These vehicles do not require any sort of gasoline as
they work on lithium-ion batteries. These batteries help your vehicle to
function properly. The range of these vehicles is normally over 400, 500 or
even 600 km on a single charge.
With advancements in technology, BEVs have become much more
efficient and eco-friendly. These vehicles can be charged on your regular home
supply, but this will take you some days to get a 100% charge. To get fast and
efficient charging, you need to install a 220V charger in your garage. Some
companies might call it a supercharger, and you will get the required charging
within 2-3 hours.
BEVs have their pros and cons. The major advantages include the
eligibility of national and provincial incentives, uphill travel range of up to
600 km on a single charge, great torque, can attain a good speed, low center of
gravity and require minimal maintenance. The disadvantages include high
purchasing cost and time consumption since you will need considerable time to
recharge. Moreover, the charging spots are not as easy to find as a gas pump.
This makes it quite unfeasible to own an electric vehicle.
EMPIRE AUTO GROUP provides the best eco-friendly used cars for sale in
London, Ontario. Contact our representative today and buy your favourite
energy-efficient vehicle.
