If you were recently thinking about changing your vehicle for a new vehicle I'm sure you have thought about whether you need buy an electric car or a hybrid car, that is why in this article, we are going to present the different characteristics, advantages and disadvantages between both vehicles.
For some years now we have been experimenting in the automotive sector a change in terms of consumption and emissions by vehicles. The laws have become much tougher in recent years and brands have “got ahead” by designing vehicles that “do not pollute” or that are less polluting than combustion vehicles. In addition, the purchase of these low-emission or zero-emission vehicles is being encouraged with programs such as MOVES II, in which the maximum financial aid is only available for those less polluting vehicles.
If you are thinking about changing your car, I suggest you read the article MOVES II Plan 2020: Aid for the purchase of cars, which details the aid that the state is going to offer this 2020 for the purchase of a new vehicle.
Electric cars
We understand electric vehicle one that achieves its propulsion solely and exclusively through the use of one or more electric motors.
There are two types of electric vehicles according to charge storage, battery vehicles or fuel cell vehicles named EV y BEV respectively.
To talk of electric cars we will focus on the battery vehicles o EV since the supply is very limited in terms of fuel cell vehicles.
How are electric cars charged?
The Power Plants can be loaded via “Wallbox”, they can plug into home network or you can also plug into a fast charging station, although the latter should only be used on special occasions such as when you are going to take a long trip since fast charging deteriorates batteriesTherefore, whenever possible, the vehicle should be charged in the slowest charging phase available.
El Mercedes Benz Wallbox It is a possibility offered to the owners of smart vehicles or electric Mercedes that allows you to load them 4 times faster than a home network socket.
In addition, Wallbox is compatible with all models in the Mercedes and smart range, as well as other manufacturers with type 2 connection.
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
Total charging time It will depend on the type of batteries who uses said car and their capacity.
For example, a smart EQ fortwo With a 22kW on-board charger and fast charging function, it will take approximately 40 minutes to charge from 10% to 80% and will offer an approximate range of 150km, more than enough to move around the city.
Advantages and disadvantages of electric cars
- Noise pollution: In addition to being completely silent vehicles running, they are pleasant and easy to drive and deliver the maximum total torque as soon as we step on the accelerator, offering an immediate response.
- Energy cost: Today it is still a lot cheaper to recharge an electric car than filling a gasoline or diesel combustion vehicle.
- Maintenance: Taking into account that a purely electric vehicle has around 60% fewer parts than a combustion vehicle, maintenance is much less.
- Aid: At the moment hybrid and electric vehicles They are the ones who receive the most aid from the state.
- Starting price: electric vehicle remains more expensive than the plug-in hybrid.
Hybrid cars (HEV)
The hybrid cars also known as HEV They are equipped with a combustion engine powered in turn by one or more electric thrusters.
Autonomy
The hybrid vehicles They work like a conventional car, they are not charged from an electrical network and their operation in electric mode is very limited This is because the electric motor is essentially used to help the vehicle start moving.
How are hybrid cars recharged?
The Hybrid cars are recharged through charging and recharging management with the help of the internal combustion engine and taking advantage of braking and restrictions just as electric vehicles do.
Advantages and disadvantages of hybrid cars
- The main advantage over the electric car is that The hybrid car can do many more km than the electric one because it itself regenerates the charge when it is in motion.
- Hybrid vehicles have low emissions label.
- Urban consumption is very low since it is where the electric motor is used the most.
- El Hybrid vehicle is cheaper than electric.
Plug-in hybrid cars (PHEV)
Plug-in hybrids differ from conventional hybrids as they Its battery has greater capacity and can be recharged through a plug. This is the case of the new Mercedes EQC, a vehicle that transforms everything effortlessly, without spending a drop of gasoline or producing local emissions.
The autonomy of plug-in hybrids is even greater than hybrids due to higher capacity batteries.
Plug-in hybrid battery charging
Recharging is generated either during braking or retention of the vehicle or by means of a “Wallbox” charger or a fast charger.
Advantages over the conventional hybrid
- As long as they exceed 50Km of autonomy in electric mode will have the zero emissions label.
- They are cheaper than electric ones, but more expensive than conventional hybrids.
- Free blue and green zone in Barcelona.
- Discounts up to 100% in tolls.
- No registration tax and 75% bonus in circulation taxes.
- Free movement on the BUS-HOV lane and restricted areas.
Agreement between Smart, Mercedes and Endesa
You should know that there is an agreement between Mercedes-Benz Spain and Endesa, this agreement is based on three fundamental pillars that are divided into:
- Installation of charging points for individuals: With the aim of facilitating the consumer's transition to the vehicle, Mercedes-Benz Spain, also a representative of smart Spain, integrates the supply and installation by Endesa into the sales process.
- Exclusive rate from Endesa: Smart customers will be able to benefit from a reduced rate, specifically 1200kWh per year at €0 per kWh for those charges that are made between 1 and 7 in the morning.
- Public access charging network.
