Used Hybrid Cars for Sale

A hybrid vehicle uses a gasoline engine and a battery-powered electric motor. At low speeds, hybrids run on their small electric motor but above 30mph, the hybrid’s gasoline engine takes over. The combination of electricity and gasoline allows hybrids to earn higher fuel economy than their gas-only counterparts and unlike an EV car, the dual power source eliminates the need to worry about where you’ll recharge. As far as fuel economy is concerned, the average hybrid should earn around 40mpg and some smaller, compact hybrids can earn around 50-60mpg. Most hybrids have a 12V battery like gas-powered cars, but they also have a higher voltage battery pack that captures and redistributes energy by a process called regenerative braking. Buying a used hybrid does have its pros and cons, and some shoppers may consider a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which combines the best of gas and EVs into one. The first hybrid cars in the U.S. were compact cars like the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius but currently, there are hybrid sedans, hybrid minivans, hybrid SUVs, luxury cars, and even hybrid trucks.