Which car is better- Petrol powered or electric vehicles?

 

If you are looking for buying a second hand car in New Zealand, there are heap of options to choose from. One most important before purchasing is consideration of mode of fuel on which car will work- fuel, electricity or supportive to both variants. Both variants has own benefits and shortcomings. Electric vehicles are coming into mainstream with giving many benefits to environment and carbon footprint.

Environmental impact of Electric vehicles

When we count environmental benefits, electric vehicles excel the list. They create 80% fewer CO2 emissions compared to petrol cars, making them a great option if you are looking for ways to do your bit for the planet. Another point to consider is 80% of NZ’s electricity comes from renewable sources, so charging your electric car here is no issue. If a pure electric vehicle isn’t an option, a hybrid is still a good way to reduce your carbon footprint, as they have both electric and fuel engines gives you a chance to switch between either options.

Pricing factor

When you are searching for car for sale, then computation is a big factor. You must have worked prior on your spending budget. If we watch the aspect of comparison then petrol cars are generally more affordable than electric cars. Electric cars have more complicated technology than petrol ones. If you have a tight budget but your wish is stringed to electric one, then you must go for second hand electric car in New Zealand. Used hybrid cars can also be a perfect choice within your budget range.

Running Cost>> Fuel vs Power

Pure electric cars are the cheapest option with a planned way if charging. Hybrid cars running cost lies in between electric and petrol one. Petrol cars will hit your pocket hard but still it is most preferable by large number of car users.

Maintenance cost

If you are worrying about the regular maintenance cost of electric cars then not to worry as they require less cost compared to combustion engines. This is because they have much fewer moving parts to service. However, if your electric vehicle does break down and need parts, this may be more expensive to deal with than a regular petrol car, as parts are harder to source. Hybrids have similar general maintenance costs to petrol cars, as they still share a lot of similarities.

Lifestyle

Electric vehicles are perfect for your daily commuting to office or cover short drives within city, but for commercial uses and long runs petrol vehicles are still in top of the race. Hybrid car is emerging as best choice for maintaining daily lifestyle and also for commuting some local destinations on weekend.

Find the car that suits you best at Vita Cars

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