Should You Buy an Alternative Fuel Vehicle?

When it comes to going green, one of the biggest things you can do is swap out your gasoline-powered ride for something more eco-friendly. Luckily, our Orlando Toyotas offer a variety of alternative fuel vehicles that are cleaner, greener, and much more fuel-efficient than their gasoline counterparts. However, alternative fuel vehicles aren’t for everyone and we’re here to help you figure out whether or not you should sign the dotted line on one.

What to think about before you buy a green Orlando Toyota

There are three things to consider before you put your down payment on the table for an alternative fuel vehicle.

1. Types of cars available: Right now there are three main types of alternative fuel vehicles – hybrid cars, electric cars, and fuel cell vehicles. They all have unique benefits so it’s in your best interest to educate yourself on the options before you buy. (So keep reading.)

2. Your location and its infrastructure: Does your city have the type of infrastructure you need to keep your ride up and running? Some cities don’t offer electric car charging stations, for example, meaning you can only charge your car up at home. This can be inconvenient so ensure you have the resources you need for your new Orlando Toyota.

3. If this vehicle is right for you: Alternative fuel Orlando Toyotas are designed to be clean, green, and efficient. They aren’t, however, designed to be heavy towers or haulers or to take off-roading in tough terrain. (Although it seems that hybrid trucks are in our near future!) Consider your drive time needs before you decide to buy an alternative fuel vehicle.

What types of alternative fuel cars are available to you?

When you shop Orlando Toyotas, you’ll find three different types of alternative fuel vehicles up for grabs. Which one is the best fit for you?

Hybrid cars: Hybrid cars switch back and forth between a gasoline engine and an electric motor. This makes for a super-fuel efficient performance and reduced emissions, and it allows you more freedom as you can depend on the gasoline engine to power you when needed rather than searching for a charging station.

Electric cars: Electric cars use a battery as their power source and subsequently, require charging. This can be problematic if your city doesn’t have charging stations and you can only charge at home. However, automakers are working on improving the range of electric vehicles. Some of them can go up to 400 miles on one charge. These alternative fuel options are extremely green and you don’t have to worry about emissions.

Fuel cell vehicles: Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are powered by hydrogen and only emit water vapor, making them an extremely eco-friendly option. However, you’ll only find these Orlando Toyotas in Hawaii and California – they’re the only two states in the US that support this type of charging station.

Have questions about the different alternative fuel Orlando Toyotas available to you? Visit us today at 3575 Vineland Road. We’re open seven days a week and ready to get you behind the wheel of a new greener ride!