Pros and Cons of Electric Cars vs. Gas Cars

Shopping for a new car involves choosing a make and model in your favorite color and trim level. Now, you have another choice - whether to buy an electric vehicle or a fuel vehicle. Both offer several benefits like high-tech infotainment systems and suites of safety features. Knowing the pros and cons will help you make the right decision for your transportation needs.

Marlow Ford near New Market carries the Ford lineup with fully electric, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and traditional gas-powered cars.

Benefits of Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles offer several advantages when compared to vehicles with internal combustion engines. While most EVs have a higher upfront cost compared to gas-powered vehicles, they have lower ownership and maintenance costs. Electric vehicles made in the United States, like those made by Ford Motor Company, can be eligible for tax incentives and rebates. Battery packs have longer ranges and fully electric vehicles like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning can use DC Fast Charging stations.

As more utility companies rely on renewable energy, EV charging is better for the environment when compared to filling a car with gasoline.

If you aren’t ready to commit to a fully electric vehicle, Ford also offers hybrid vehicles with plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrains. They offer the benefits of having an electric motor while still having an internal combustion engine to reduce range anxiety and charging time.

Benefits of Gasoline Vehicles

Many drivers aren’t ready to drive an electric vehicle. In many parts of the country - including around Luray, VA - gas prices are still affordable, and charging stations are few and far between. While driving an EV does help the environment, it’s tough to charge an EV battery in rural areas without public charging stations.

Automakers are building gas-powered vehicles with fuel-efficient powertrains, so many cars and trucks get more miles per gallon than ever before. Consider the Ford Maverick with its mild-hybrid powertrain. This fuel-efficient pickup truck gets an EPA-estimated fuel rating of 42/33 MPG. The hybrid-electric powertrain never needs charging, as the ICE engine and regenerative braking work together to power the electric motor.

Drivers who want a new car have more choices with gas-powered engines. Ford offers two fully-electric vehicles, and the rest of the lineup has internal combustion engines, and some automakers haven’t released any fully-electric vehicles.

Find Your New Ford at Marlow Ford near Sperryville, VA

Ford Motor Company is leading the way by offering a variety of engines with electric, hybrid, and gas-powered engines. You can experience the full lineup of Ford vehicles at Marlow Motors in Luray, VA. Browse our online inventory, then visit our dealership to take your favorite vehicles for a test drive. We’re confident that Ford has the perfect vehicle for you, and the team at Marlow Ford can help you select it.