Electric Car Sales Are Buzzing.

Looking for a new car?  Whether you want to go electric or traditional, there are plenty of choices for your budget and needs. The Electric SUV of choice is of course the Jaguar I-PACE for its look and feel. A delight for all drivers. Here are some other options to look at to help you make that switch to a greener future.

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Jaguar I-pace

The gorgeous I-Pace

Plug-in hybrid (PHEV): less than 15,000 km / year

For many, plug-in hybrids are the perfect solution, and can be the perfect companion for people who travel less than 15,000 km / year. If they are used regularly in electric mode for urban trips and gasoline is used for long distances, their final cost would be very similar. To achieve the DGT blue badge,electric cars considered "zero emissions", must guarantee a minimum autonomy in electric mode. In this way it is possible to circulate using the battery and the electric motor in urban areas and without having to resort to gasoline, simply by plugging the car in our private garage at night,so that the next morning it has regained full electrical autonomy.

It is also possible to reduce NO carbon emissions by 68% and up to 100% those of particles compared to conventional fuels. They also contribute to reducing the greenhouse effect by reducing CO2 emissions by 14% and minimizing noise levels by 50%. But in addition, thanks to the traditional combustion engine, with this type of car we can make long-distance trips on vacations, bridges or weekends. Plug-in hybrids are refueled at the more than 11,000 service stations in Spain. But if we are going to abuse its use in thermal mode it does not matter, because the consumption is higher than those of conventional gasoline.

Citroën C5 Aircross hybrid

The C5 Aircross now incorporates a hybridization system that allows you to start and ride silently without CO2 emissions, and travel up to 55 kilometers in 100% electric mode. It has a total power of 225 hp (180 hp gasoline engine and 80 kW electric) and 320 Nm, instantly available and linear acceleration thanks to the electrified automatic transmission ë-EAT8. Its ë-Save function stands out, which allows the person who drives to anticipate their movements and provide a reserve of electrical energy (10 km, 20 or full battery) to circulate when they need it during their journey. An iconic look. 

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

With more than six years on the market, this SUV has two electric motors -82 and 95 hp-, another combustion engine -13.8 kWh-, a 13.8 kWh lithium-ion battery and four-wheel drive. A model that combines the best of hybrids and electric, with more than 600 kilometers of total autonomy, and up to 54 in 100% electric mode in real conditions. And it can do it with speeds of up to 135 km / h, a combined consumption of 1.8 l / 100 km and CO2 emissions of 40 g / km. In a conventional household outlet, the 100% charge time is approximately 4.5 hours.