When buying a car in Kenya, you need to consider several factors. One of the main factors is the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. This explains why many buyers may opt for a hybrid car over a traditional petrol or diesel vehicle.
Hybrid cars combine a petrol or diesel engine with an electric motor where the two systems work together to move the vehicle. It makes them more fuel-efficient than those that solely use fuel.
There are several reasons why someone in Kenya should consider buying a hybrid car;
- Environment-friendly
Many people choose hybrid cars due to their lower emissions than regular fuel-powered vehicles. Hybrid cars use internal combustion engines and an electric motor thus reducing their emissions.
Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases like nitrous oxide and methane are emitted in large amounts by traditional cars. The reduced carbon footprint by hybrid vehicles helps to mitigate climate change and improve air quality in the country.
- Improved Fuel Economy
Hybrid vehicles have two power sources thus their superiority in fuel efficiency. They share the load with an electric motor thus their engine uses less fuel to run than a traditional car.
Hybrid vehicles achieve higher mileage per liter of fuel thus less frequent visits to the petrol station.
Considering the rising fuel prices in Kenya, hybrid cars can help you cut fuel expenses.
For instance, the Honda HR-V can use up to 40L to travel for over 730km.
- Less Maintenance Required
At slower speeds, hybrid cars use electric power thus there is less wear and tear on the engine. This means that the engine will need less maintenance than conventional cars.
The braking system of hybrid cars also lasts longer due to the regenerative braking system which enables the car to slow down gradually.
- High Resale Value
The popularity of hybrid cars has grown massively over recent years due to their better fuel economy and less emissions than petrol or diesel cars.
As the demand for environmentally friendly vehicles increases, many buyers opt to own a hybrid car rather than a petrol or diesel vehicle.
The increased demand has made hybrid cars have higher resale value than traditional diesel and petrol cars.
Conclusion
There are many benefits of owning a hybrid car compared to petrol and diesel cars. Hybrid owners enjoy better fuel economy, thus saving them more money. The owners also have less impact on the environment when driving.
Buying a hybrid car will help reduce the country’s dependency on fossil fuels as it highly depends on imported petroleum products.
