Hybrid Cars Vs Gasoline Cars. Today, hybrids are selling better than EVs, despite what the headlines may have you believe. In modern hybrid cars, it has a gasoline engine and an electric motor, but both are usually downsized to fit compared to a just-gas or battery-only electric vehicle (EV).

Gas-powered vehicles tend to be better at handling acceleration and towing heavy objects.
Hybrid cars deliver great gas mileage as well, but nothing compared to what Chevy is promising with the Volt.
Hybrid cars are a "best of both worlds" in the automotive landscape as they employ two power sources: a gasoline-powered engine and an electric motor or motors. Insurance prices are usually higher for hybrid cars because: Hybrids are worth more than. When it comes time to purchase a new vehicle, trying to choose between gasoline, gas-electric hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and electric (EV) models makes the selection process more confusing than ever before.