Benefits of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

With the popularity of greener rides climbing across Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland, VA, many of our neighbors are wondering about the possibilities of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). What benefits does a plug-in hybrid provide when you're looking at day-to-day driving?

Richmond Lincoln is here to answer those questions for our friends and neighbors. Below, check out some of the benefits of PHEVs before visiting and experiencing one for yourself!

Drive Further with Gas and Electric

When you drive a plug-in hybrid, you can drive using both electric and gas power. The gas engine kicks in when your vehicle runs out of charge to help you keep driving. This means that you don't need a charging station to keep moving.

To extend your car's range, your PHEV:

• Uses regenerative braking to extend the battery's range
• Switches between gas and electric engines to extend your car's range

If you often drive long distances for work, or enjoy a road trip, then a plug-in hybrid vehicle can help you do that, even if the area you're in doesn't have charging stations. PHEVs generally have similar driving ranges to gasoline-powered cars.

A Greener Drive Every Time

Plug-in hybrid vehicles have a greener drive. You can fuel your car using electric energy, and run it like a hybrid when you're not driving on just electric power. When your electric power runs out, your PHEV will work like a standard hybrid engine, which also runs greener than gas engines.

There are PHEVs in all sorts of body styles, including:

• Sedans
• SUVs
• Coupes

No matter which body style you choose, PHEVs produce fewer emissions than standard combustion engines, so when you drive, you're polluting less. On top of that, as our electric grids go green, so does the energy that charges your plug-in hybrid, making every driver even greener.

Short Commutes Can Be Done On Pure Electric Power

Since plug-in hybrid vehicles do charge using electric power, they do offer drives using just the electric motor. A PHEV's range may depend on the vehicle manufacturer or model, but all of them offer electric ranges. These ranges are generally upwards of 20 miles, making them usable for short trips around town.

Use pure electric power to head to:

• The grocery store
• A friend's home
• Pick up the kids from school

You can also charge at home, or at public charging stations when you need more electric power. Charging a PHEV only takes a few hours, and you can drive without a full battery.

The world close to you is open to explore when you're using electric power, even if you're low on gas.

Shop For Your Next Plug-in Hybrid near Richmond VA Today

Does a plug-in hybrid vehicle seem like a good choice for your drives around Richmond, Mechanicsville, or Ashland, Virginia? Our Richmond Lincoln team is happy to help you find the right PHEV for you.

Explore the plug-in hybrid Lincolns in our inventory, and schedule a test drive by giving our team a call. We look forward to getting you behind the wheel of a Lincoln plug-in hybrid.