Many truck owners were initially reluctant to invest in electric trucks due to their higher price point. Luckily, thanks to improvements in battery technology and production scale, prices are starting to go down significantly.

Hybrid trucks provide substantial fuel savings without incurring the costly upfront costs or range constraints associated with electric vehicles (EVs). As a result, hybrids can cover long distances with heavier loads than their electric counterparts.

Costs

Electric vehicles rely heavily on large battery packs that contribute up to 40% of their overall material costs, which could appear more expensive than their diesel counterparts at first glance.

As battery prices decline and production volumes increase, the price differential has narrowed considerably. Furthermore, hybrid truck models do not require full battery power like their EV counterparts and therefore cost less to manufacture.

At present, battery-electric trucks are best suited to shorter trips that can be completed through overnight depot charging. For long distance and heavy transport needs, hydrogen fuel cell trucks provide an alternative. By combining an internal combustion engine with a hydrogen tank system and its ability to reduce noise emissions and fuel consumption while offering similar performance as all-electric models – not to mention support for various grades of fuels – hydrogen fuel cell trucks offer significant potential.

Range

If you’re concerned about the impact an electric or hybrid truck will have on your driving range, take comfort knowing that some models can actually operate for longer. This is because many hybrid models feature both a gasoline engine and electric motor which work together or independently of each other as propulsion mechanisms; additionally regenerative braking helps increase range.

A hybrid truck provides powerful yet efficient performance, offering comparable towing and payload capacities as its gas counterpart, but with improved fuel economy ratings that reduce emissions while saving you money over time on fuel costs.

Paul Miller Auto Group is pleased to offer an assortment of hybrid and electric trucks in its current inventory, providing forward-thinking alternatives for drivers seeking efficiency without compromise. Explore the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid and Chevrolet Silverado EV among our current selection to discover one that meets your specific driving preferences.

Emissions

With carbon dioxide emissions standards becoming tighter, medium and heavy trucks seem destined for electrification in the near future. IDTechEx predicts that battery EV trucks will surpass diesel models in terms of breakeven cost within five years; in addition, several manufacturers are working on hybrid models equipped with gas engines as backup for extended range.

No matter which option you select, hybrid and electric vehicles are cost effective over time. Saving hundreds annually by switching to an EV model won’t require breaking down individual driving patterns and fuel costs in depth.

Paul Miller Auto Group can help you take the next step towards electric mobility by finding the perfect hybrid or full electric truck to meet your needs. Explore our selection of new hybrid and electric truck inventory now or schedule a test drive using either our contact form or telephone.

Performance

Hybrid vehicles provide an alternative for long distance and heavy transport needs, and electric trucks do not yet meet this need.

Hybrid vehicles reduce emissions by using an electric motor for low-speed driving and decreasing engine idling time, as well as using regenerative braking to capture energy and recharge batteries while simultaneously reducing brake wear and maintenance costs.

These vehicles may not boast the same horsepower levels as conventional counterparts, but what they lack in torque they more than make up for in agility – making them perfect for applications which require frequent starts and stops, like deliveries.

Hybrid trucks typically offer superior resale values compared to their conventional competitors, due to the absence of large battery packs which add significant costs and fees when sold as electric vehicles (EVs). They still tend to command higher prices than their traditional counterparts though.