Comparing Hybrid and Electric Cars Pricing

• Posted on Autos.com Editor
• in Car Buying
• on October 7, 2013

In order to make a true comparison of hybrid and electric cars, it’s necessary to juxtapose the prices of these two types of vehicles against one another. A diesel hybrid car is likely to be the most expensive type of hybrid, but the hybrid car market causes the prices of these vehicles to fluctuate dramatically. because the electric car market is smaller than the hybrid one, in the States in particular, these cars are also uncommon and can be quite expensive.

Hybrid Cars

Hybrid cars are increasingly popular around the world, and with the increase in the number and type of different hybrids has come a dramatic range of potential prices. These cars range from very moderately priced all the way up to top of the line, luxury vehicles. Fortunately, there are a lot of inexpensive hybrid vehicles. Unfortunately for the average consumer, these cars oftentimes sell out quickly and customers may have to be placed on a waiting list.

Electric Cars

There are fewer manufacturers of electric cars than hybrids. These cars are also much less common in ertain parts of the world. The lower supply of cars has pushed the price of hybrid vehicles up relatively high. However, many of these cars are so small and easy to construct that the cost is still low in comparison with a variety of other types of vehicles, hybrid or standard.

Ask a dealer in your area for additional information about how to select between a hybrid and an electric car and which is better for your needs.