2024-01-12 09:30:02
The electric car market has grown considerably in recent years and the sedan is no exception. However, many consumers are still poorly informed about the characteristics of this type of vehicle. Hybrid sedan, or electric? We explain everything to you to enlighten you on the subject.
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The sedan electric does not have a traditional thermal engine powered by diesel or gasoline, but an electric propulsion mode as a replacement. Wheel traction is therefore provided essentially by electrical energy coming from a battery located inside the vehicle. This battery obviously needs to be recharged regularly in order to be able to generate the energy necessary for driving.
The battery is recharged when the vehicle is stationary with the engine off. A charging station can be installed directly at your home, for greater convenience. More and more terminals are being installed in the public domain: shopping center parking lots, motorway rest areas, hotel parking lots, etc. Whether municipalities or the private sector, France is investing more in the installation of these terminals .
Characteristics of an electric sedan
Electric sedans have certain specific characteristics:
- they do not have a gearbox: the electric motor is capable of performing thousands of revolutions per minute without any difficulty;
- they are silent: they do not make any noise, even when starting;
- they are odorless: there is no combustion of hydrocarbons;
- they do not emit CO2 nor particles in the atmosphere: they are ecological and respectful of the environment.
Subsidies to acquire an electric sedan
In order to accelerate the renewal of the old and polluting vehicle fleet, the French State has put in place financial aid to encourage motorists to take the plunge into electric vehicles. Thus, a electric car new benefits from an ecological bonus that can be added to the conversion bonus. The two cumulative aids can reach the amount of 13,000 euros to finance a new private vehicle. This system facilitates access to electric vehicles for the most modest households.
Some dealers are responsible for advancing government aid. When this is not the case, they must be requested via the single filing platform. One and the same request must be made to be able to hope to obtain both aid. Payment is simultaneous.
Characteristics of a hybrid sedan
Unlike a 100% electric car, the hybrid sedan has two types of engine:
- a thermal engine (gasoline, most often);
- an electric motor.
It is also equipped with a traction battery.
Concretely, this type of vehicle starts solely with its electric motor. The thermal engine connected to the drive wheels ensures locomotion at cruising speed while the electric motor contributes to locomotion at low speeds.
The alternation between the two energy sources is done automatically depending on several elements:
- the acceleration requested by the driver;
- the appearance of the land;
- the battery charge level.
It can also be chosen manually by the motorist.
There are plug-in and non-plug-in hybrid sedans. The latter recharge their electric motor thanks to regenerative braking. When you brake or decelerate, kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy. Plug-in hybrid sedans can be connected to an electrical terminal, in the same way as a conventional electric car.
Namely: family car par excellence, the sedan is enjoying more and more success in its electric version. Subsidies granted by the State allow many households to acquire a clean car, even if they have a limited budget. Ideal when you want to change vehicles responsibly.
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