While buyers stalled on gas-sipping fuel engines, automakers propelled the industry to futuristic heights through the trailblazing niche of EVs. It has resulted in an era of unstoppable manufacturing of electric motor-powertrain assemblies, impacting the growth of the segment. Although electric vehicles have been around for a while, not everyone is properly educated about the difference between EVs, HEVs, and PHEVs. Also, with the mass production of these vehicles, options are never scanty, making choices difficult. However, brands echo quality with every upgrade and feature offered in the cabin. Hyundai guarantees it with the most innovative models now offered in the lineup. Check out the available models at San Leandro Hyundai in San Leandro, CA, and choose the one that suits your style and the roads.
The defining quality of EVs is the absence of internal combustion engines. Battery power runs the wheels and the entire system of the vehicle here. EVs can be charged using Level 1 or 2 chargers at home or commercial charging stations. On the other hand, HEVs house both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. Also, charging happens through regenerative braking, which stores kinetic energy within the battery, further helping the internal combustion engine accelerate the vehicle. Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs), too, have the above combination to generate power for the wheels to move. Gas usage is reduced here since the battery stores enough power for the electric motor to run.
Pitting Hyundai EVs against its rivals has generated interesting results. Although most brands deliver a seamless driving experience, not many excel at offering top EV features at an affordable price like Hyundai. Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric have their biggest competition from Kia Niro EV, Kia EV6, and Tesla models, though each of them falls on different ranges in the price spectrum. Considering the quality and price, not many EVs find a balance in exceptional features like Hyundai, meaning Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric have set their territories right, delivering nothing short of excellent in the cabins powered by batteries.
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