Should your next N Charlotte Toyota use alternative fuel sources?

Going green is becoming more and more important as we continue to see the effects that our methods of transportation have on mother nature. And luckily for you, it's easier than ever to make your drive time more eco-friendly when you shop our N Charlotte Toyota inventory. However, is one of these alternative fuel cars the right fit for your day-to-day drive time? And if so, which one best suits your needs? Our N Charlotte Toyota dealership is here to help you figure it out.

Should you invest in an alternative fuel car? 

First things first - should you really put an alternative fuel car in your driveway? While they definitely have their perks, they aren't for everyone and you should take time to think long and hard about whether this type of vehicle will suit your needs. Here are three main questions to ask yourself before you buy.

1) Will this type of car meet my needs?
Like we said, N Charlotte Toyotas that use alternative fuel sources aren't for everyone. These cars are designed to be as eco-friendly and fuel-efficient as possible and while they excel in those areas, they aren't suited for off-roading or towing and hauling heavy loads (at least, not yet). Make a list of your drive time needs and ensure this type of vehicle can support them.

2) Does my city infrastructure support owning this type of car?
While hybrids are easy to fuel and maintain (they use gasoline as a fuel source), electric cars and fuel cell vehicles use special fuel sources and require technicians who know how to work on them. Does your city have the right charging and fueling stations for your alternative fuel N Charlotte Toyota? What about mechanics - can you get your car maintenanced and repaired in your town? Look into these things before you buy.

3) Which one should I buy?
Which one is right for you? There are three main types of alternative fuel vehicle and our N Charlotte Toyota dealership is breaking them down below to help you decide which one is right for you. Make sure you carefully consider each option before signing the dotted line.

Which of these N Charlotte Toyotas is right for you? 

What are the main types of alternative fuel vehicles? Here are your three N Charlotte Toyota options.

Hybrids: These are by far the most popular and the easiest to own and fuel. Hybrid cars use both gasoline and electric power to get you where you need to go, so you can easily refuel at a standard gas station. By also relying on electric power, though, they cut down on fuel use (and up your bank account) and emissions, making them a greener drive time solution.

Electric cars: Electric cars don't rely on gasoline at all, instead operating off of a battery. This means they'll need to be charged up regularly and you'll have to find charging stations in your city to keep you running (although you can also charge at home in your garage). Automakers are working on improving the range of electric cars - some of them can go up to 400 miles on a single charge.

Fuel cell vehicles: FCVs are pretty amazing. These N Charlotte Toyotas run on hydrogen so they only emit water vapor, making them about as clean as it gets. Unfortunately, the only states that support fueling them at this point in time are California and Hawaii. We hope to see them arrive in North Carolina soon!

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