What are the disadvantages of hybrid cars? Why do some people think that few people buy hybrid cars? In my opinion, the biggest disadvantage of hybrids is that they are expensive, but being expensive is not its shortcoming, it is my shortcoming.
There are currently two types of hybrid models on the market, namely plug-in hybrids represented by BYD and fuel hybrids represented by Toyota and Honda. Without exception, these two hybrids are much more expensive than ordinary fuel vehicles.
Disadvantages of plug-in hybrids
The advantages of plug-in hybrids are already very clear. Adding motors and batteries can provide better acceleration capabilities and the ability to travel on short distances on pure electric power. . However, plug-in hybrid vehicles are actually a product that emerged under the policy. Its mechanism is very complex and the cost is high. Consumers need to pay a price of 30,000 to 40,000 to 40,000 yuan higher than that of ordinary fuel vehicles of the same level.
In addition, another problem with plug-in hybrids is the fuel economy of long-distance driving. The longer the distance, the closer the fuel economy of plug-in hybrid models is to traditional fuel vehicles. The picture below shows the fuel consumption of BYD Tang equipped with the third-generation BYD DM plug-in hybrid system without charging for 40,000 kilometers. In fact, for a medium and large SUV with more than two tons, this fuel consumption is not high, and it can even be said to be surprising enough. . However, compared to BYD, which has a deep accumulation in the plug-in hybrid field, many other brands of plug-in hybrid models have higher fuel consumption than ordinary fuel vehicles.
Disadvantages of fuel hybrid models
Compared with plug-in hybrid models, fuel hybrid models are more universal and adaptable to more scenarios. Whether driving in the city or on the highway, the fuel consumption of hybrid vehicles is lower than that of ordinary fuel vehicles. The fuel-hybrid mid-size Accord has a fuel consumption of a little over 5 liters on the highway and a little over 4 liters in the city. The fuel economy is much better than that of ordinary fuel vehicles.
However, it is still difficult to avoid the biggest disadvantage of fuel hybrid - it is expensive. Compared with ordinary fuel vehicles, gasoline-electric hybrid models are about 20,000 yuan more expensive. Many people will consider economic issues when buying fuel hybrid vehicles. How many miles must be driven to save 20,000 yuan by saving fuel? money?
In fact, I would like to advise friends who are interested in buying a hybrid car: don’t just focus on fuel economy when buying a hybrid. Just like you buy a high-end model or a mid-level car, higher configurations and higher models can bring you an improvement in comfort, and the same is true for hybrids. Not only can hybrids save fuel, but their low-speed driving quietness, mid- and low-speed power responsiveness, driving radius on one tank of fuel, and driving comfort are all improved compared to ordinary fuel vehicles. Saving fuel is not the goal, but the result.