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Ford: electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid?

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If you’re looking to buy a vehicle and are determined to take the plunge into the world of electric, you may not know where to start. To help you make the right choice, our team of experts has written this article to introduce you to Ford green vehicles.

Next, we’ll introduce you to Ford Hybrids, as well as Ford Plug-In Hybrids. Once you’ve read this article, all you have to do is go to your local Ford dealership in Laval to choose the vehicle you need.

Electric vehicles

Electric vehicles

Ford electric vehicles run solely on electric power. They are powered by a battery and must necessarily be recharged in order to regain their range.

Advantages :

  • No fuel costs
  • These vehicles do not emit CO² emissions

Disadvantages:

  • Vehicles must always be recharged
  • They offer less range than hybrid vehicles

Available Electric Fords

Right now, the new 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a Ford electric vehicle available for order at your Ford dealer in Laval, Canada. If you like sports cars, the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is also available. On the utility side, you will find the 2022 E Transit.

Hybrid vehicles

Les vehicules hybrides

Ford hybrids are vehicles that run on both a fossil fuel engine and an electric battery. Typically, the electric motor powers the vehicle at low speeds and the combustion engine takes over when the vehicle increases speed. These vehicles can usually recycle the energy emitted by the combustion engine to recharge the electric battery.

Advantages:

  • A very long range
  • The advantages of both worlds, electric and combustion

Disadvantages:

  • They are “electric” vehicles but they emit CO2
  • The vehicles are dependent on fuel

Available Ford hybrids

At Ford in Laval, Quebec, you will find the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2022 Maverick Hybrid, the 2022 Ford Explorer Hybrid and the 2022 F-150 Hybrid.

Plug-in hybrids

Rechargeable hybrid vehicles plug in

Plug-in hybrids are vehicles that can use a combustion engine as well as an externally rechargeable battery, like 100% electric vehicles. This means you can use the electric battery in your daily life without having to switch to the gasoline engine, thus saving a lot of money. You can also take long trips without having to worry about the vehicle’s electric range.

Advantages:

  • The batteries of plug-in hybrids can be recharged by electrical outlet, making the vehicle very economical. They can therefore be used daily as electric vehicles without using gasoline.
  • No need to use the combustion engine for short trips. The gasoline engine is still available for long trips, so a 2nd option that does not depend only on the battery.

Disadvantages:

  • These vehicles are more expensive than traditional gasoline powered vehicles.
  • The electric autonomy of the vehicle is reduced compared to a 100% electric vehicle and must therefore be recharged more often.

Available Ford Plug-in Hybrids (PHEV)

Finally, as for the Ford plug-in hybrids available at your Ford dealer in Laval, you will find the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid 2022 (available in SE, SEL or Titanium models) and several used models such as the Ford Fusion Energi.

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