| Unlike the conventional cars that make use of a | | | | 3) The third disadvantage of a hybrid car is the high |
| single source of energy, a hybrid car runs on a | | | | cost of its batteries. Although the battery pack |
| combination of a battery and a fuel engine. However, | | | | comes with an extended warranty, it needs to be |
| these two sources are used alternatively by the car | | | | replaced on completing 80,000 miles. Depending on |
| and are not merged with each other. Hybrid cars are | | | | the model of your car, this battery pack may cost |
| gaining popularity because of their economical, social, | | | | you anything between $5,000 and $8,000. Therefore, |
| and environmental benefits. But, these 'green cars' | | | | if you are a frequent traveler, a hybrid car is |
| also have some disadvantages which should be kept | | | | definitely not a good choice for you. |
| in mind before considering them for a purchase. | | | | 4) In order to facilitate high speeds, hybrid cars are |
| Following are the 5 main drawbacks of a hybrid car: | | | | made using light-weight body materials and are kept |
| 1) The main shortcoming of a hybrid car that | | | | small in size. Owing to their small size and light weight, |
| prevents it from gaining popularity with the masses is | | | | they become more vulnerable to serious damage |
| its high cost. It has also been estimated that the | | | | when involved in any accident, small or big. |
| price of hybrid cars will increase over the years, | | | | 5) As these cars are new and expensive, their |
| inviting more troubles for the buyers. The fuel | | | | stocks are limited and are not available in all parts of |
| savings expected in a hybrid car are also believed to | | | | the country. Also, there are not many skilled hybrid |
| be a bit exaggerated, when compared to the total | | | | car repair mechanics. So, you can imagine the kind of |
| costs of purchasing and maintaining a hybrid car. | | | | troubles you will have to face if you buy an |
| 2) Another disadvantage is that the acceleration of | | | | expensive hybrid car from a place far away from |
| most hybrid cars is not exhilarating. That is, they tend | | | | your residence, and then, when required, get it |
| to accelerate at a slower speed when compared to | | | | repaired from a local unskilled repair mechanic! |
| the conventional gas-powered cars. To put in simple | | | | Hybrid cars do have the above mentioned |
| words, you would not be able to achieve the | | | | disadvantages, but that does not mean they are not |
| anticipated speed within the same time period in a | | | | worth buying at all. Just like any other new |
| hybrid car, than you would in cars that are powered | | | | technology, hybrid cars also have their pros and cons. |
| only by gasoline. This feature of a hybrid car will | | | | They are environment friendly and help in saving a lot |
| certainly make you feel unsafe while driving as you | | | | of fuel. So, if you can really afford to buy and |
| would not be able to keep pace with the other | | | | maintain a hybrid car, you should definitely go for it. |
| normal cars on the road. | | | | |