Hybrid vs Electric Vehicles

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Benefits of Hybrid Vehicles

A hybrid vehicle offers the best of both worlds. It delivers the power and performance of a traditional gas-powered engine paired with an efficient electric motor and a battery. These power sources work together to provide excellent fuel economy and an impressive performance.

For example, the 2022 Ford Maverick runs on a 2.5L FHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle) powertrain that gets up to an EPA-estimated 42 city/33 highway MPG. With that kind of performance, you’ll be able to enjoy a driving range of more than 500 miles on a single tank of gas.

The 2022 Maverick also puts that performance to use by featuring 191 total horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. Not only will you be able to power through tough driving conditions, but you’ll also be able to carry a 1,500-pound payload and tow up to 2,000 pounds.

While the Maverick is a full hybrid pickup, you can also find hybrid powertrains available in beloved pickups like the Ford F-150. Its 3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6 engine gets up to an EPA-estimated 24 city/24 highway MPG while also featuring a whopping 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque.

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Benefits of Electric Vehicles

While hybrid vehicles feature several power sources that work in tandem and switch off each other, electric vehicles don’t feature an engine. This allows you to cut ties with the gas pump entirely. The result is an eco-friendly drive and a smaller carbon footprint.

As with some plug-in hybrid vehicles, you’ll have to charge your electric car once in a while, but between at-home charging cables and public charging stations, it’s easy to keep your vehicle’s battery charged. For example, the 2022 F-150 Lightning has an EPA-estimated driving range of 230 miles with its standard-range battery. Not only that, but it’s also available with an extended-range battery that bumps up your driving range to 300 miles.

If you plug in your truck when you get home, it will be fully charged and ready to hit the road in time for your morning commute. If you’re on a long drive or a road trip, you can count on the Blue Oval™ Charge Network. It gives you access to over 19,500 public charging stations across the country. Plus, FordPass™ Power My Trip works with your navigation system to automatically add stations to your route.

In addition to its range and convenient charging capabilities, the 2022 F-150 Lightning can do some rather remarkable things. This fully electric truck can tow up to 10,000 pounds and carry a payload of 2,000 pounds when properly equipped. It can even keep the lights on at home if you lose power. Just plug it in as you normally would, and Ford Intelligent Backup Power will work like a generator for your house.

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