If you're like a lot of folks from Ridgefield to Danbury, CT, you've been asking yourself this question a lot lately. After all, while hybrids and electric vehicles, or EVs for short, used to be a small niche in the auto industry, they're big business now. And chances are you're seeing more and more hybrid and electric cars when you're out and about in town. But if you're like many of the guests we serve here at Pamby Motors, you're not one to just jump on the bandwagon without doing your due diligence. You want to be certain you're getting into the hybrid and EV market for the right reasons and finding the right model for your needs. That's why we've gone ahead and answered some of the most frequently asked questions about hybrids and EVS so that you can explore your options before you pay our Ridgefield, CT hybrid and EV dealership a visit.
What's it like to drive a hybrid or electric car?
In all honesty, it's not that much different from the gasoline-powered vehicles you're used to. In fact, most folks say that the most notable difference when driving a pure electric vehicle is the ample on-demand power they get when they press down on the accelerator from a standstill. This is likely due to the fact that at lower speeds, electric motors produce more torque on average than gas or diesel engines, giving most new EVs some pretty stellar acceleration.
Are hybrid and electric cars more expensive?
In some cases, there may be a bit more upfront cost to buying or leasing a hybrid or electric vehicle, but when you look to the long-term efficiency and competitive cost-of-ownership, we think you'll find that the costs roughly even out. Plus, there's some significant financing advantages and perks to purchasing an EV or hybrid car that you'll want to factor in. And with the compelling specials on new hybrid and electric cars here at Pamby Motors, you'll find that these innovative vehicles are well within your budgetary reach.
What are the tax advantages to buying a hybrid or electric vehicle?
Eligible plug-in hybrid or electric cars can net you a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500! Plus, it's worth noting that here in many states, you can take your hybrid or electric vehicle into the HOV lane even if you're the only occupant in the car, allowing you to skirt around traffic and save time on your commutes.
Are all hybrid electric cars compact?
Not necessarily, although that's a common misconception about the segment. In fact, our Ridgefield, CT is home to some truly capacious new hybrid cars, including the outstanding new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. With room for up to seven passengers inside and a whopping 140.5 cubic-feet of luggage space available behind its first row of seating, you'll find it exceptionally hard to run out of room with this cavernous new hybrid electric minivan for sale at our Ridgefield, CT showroom.
Are there any new hybrid pickup trucks?
While our Ram lineup doesn't have any full hybrid models in its lineup quite yet, many of our new Ram trucks like the Ram 1500 offer a mild hybrid system called e-torque. Paired to its conventional gasoline-powered engines, the eTorque system leverages a 48-volt electric motor to boost the engine output, offering up to 90 pound-feet of torque and taking some of the strain off the gasoline engine to improve overall efficiency.
Are there any hybrid electric SUVs?
Yes indeed there are! In fact, the Jeep Brand recently unveiled the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, a true off-road oriented hybrid electric SUV that'll be perfect for Danbury, CT drivers who lead adventurous lifestyles.
Looking to learn more about our new hybrid electric inventory?
Feel free to drop by Pamby Motors to take a test drive in our latest hybrid and electric cars today.