Compare Driving Gas vs Hybrid vs Electric Vehicles in New England

Explore the Differences Between Gas, Hybrid, and Electric Vehicles

When you dive into our expansive inventory of new cars for sale, you will discover not only a wide variety of models but also a diverse selection of powertrain options. We are proud to offer a spectacular selection of vehicles for you to explore that offer plenty of unique ways to approach your daily drive. You can find gas-powered vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and more! So, which one is right for you? The key to finding the ideal match for your needs is understanding the differences between these types of vehicles and determining what fits your lifestyle.

Gas-Powered Vehicles

Gas-powered vehicles are traditional cars that use an internal combustion engine. Fuel gets injected into the combustion chamber of the engine and mixed with air. A spark from a spark plug ignites this mixture of fuel and air, which gives your vehicle the energy it needs to do mechanical work. Burning gasoline allows the engine to convert heat into energy that powers torque, which is what gets applied to the wheels on your vehicle to make it move as you cruise around Newton, MA and Boston.

Traditional vehicles depend solely on gasoline to give them the power to move, unlike electrified vehicles.

Hybrid Vehicles

Hybrid vehicles operate in a way that is a bit different from traditional vehicles. They still burn gasoline like a traditional car, but they also make use of an electric motor. A combination of burning gasoline and tapping into the power of a battery and electric motor allows hybrid vehicles to function while burning less gasoline, enabling you to save on fuel. Hybrid vehicles use technology like regenerative braking to help conserve energy, which can help you go farther for less.

Some hybrid vehicles depend a little more heavily on battery power. These are known as plug-in hybrid models, and they offer more powerful batteries that allow you to travel short distances using only electricity. These hybrid models need to be recharged either at home or at one of the many public charging stations around Westwood, MA.

Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles are unlike their gas-powered cousins. EVs don't burn a drop of gasoline. In fact, there isn't even anywhere to put gasoline. Instead, electric cars use a lithium-ion battery pack. This battery powers a motor, which is what powers the wheels and puts your car in motion. To recharge an electric vehicle, you need to plug it in. You can use a standard outlet, but this method is slow, so most EV drivers choose to have a Level 2 charger installed in their home. This allows for faster charging and greater convenience.

You can also recharge an electric vehicle at a public charging station so that you don't need to worry about running out of battery power in the middle of an adventure. There are many public charging stations around Massachusetts, including the Norwood, MA area, so it's easy to keep your adventures moving.

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If you are eager to find out more about how any of these types of vehicles function, we invite you to visit us at one of our dealerships along the Automile. Our team will be happy to set you up behind the wheel of any vehicle or vehicle type that catches your eye, and you can count on us to fill you in on what makes each one unique.

Please feel free to take a closer look at our inventory, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions for our dedicated team of experts. We look forward to serving you, and we hope to see you soon.

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  1. McGovern Automotive Group

    777 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02460

    • Sales: (617) 340-3923
  2. McGovern Ford of Lowell

    1212 Westford St
    Lowell, MA 01851

    • Sales: (978) 452-3900
  3. McGovern Subaru

    85 Gosling Rd
    Newington, NH 03801

    • Sales: 603-758-7600
  4. Porsche South Shore

    185 W Sunrise Hwy
    Freeport, NY 11520

    • Sales: 516-546-1700
  5. BMW of Shrewsbury

    770 Boston Turnpike
    Shrewsbury, MA 01545

    • Sales: 508-581-5500
  6. McGovern Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Acton

    196 Great Rd
    Acton, MA 01720-5758

    • Sales: (978) 893-5900
  7. McGovern Collision Center

    420 Boston Turnpike
    Shrewsbury, MA 01545

    • Sales: 774-275-2657
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    777 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02460

  9. Autobahn USA Dedham

    909 Providence Hwy
    Dedham, MA 02026

    • Sales: 781-915-2000
  10. Autobahn USA Westborough

    88 Turnpike Rd
    Westborough, MA 01581

    • Sales: 508-488-5000
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    NEWTONVILLE, MA 02460

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    777 Washington St
    NEWTON, MA 02460

  13. McGovern Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Acton

    196 Great Rd
    Acton, MA 01720-5758

    • Sales: (978) 893-5900
  14. McGovern CJDR of Boston

    29 Mystic Ave
    Medford, MA 02155-4620

    • Sales: 781-391-8950
  15. McGovern Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Newton

    777 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02460-1701

    • Sales: 866-813-8032
  16. McGovern Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Newton

    777 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02460-1701

    • Sales: 866-813-8032
  17. McGovern CJDR of Boston

    29 Mystic Ave
    Medford, MA 02155-4620

    • Sales: 781-391-8950
  18. McGovern Kia of Norwood

    105 Boston Providence
    Norwood, MA 02062

    • Sales: 781-762-8100
  19. McGovern Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Greenfield

    399 Federal St
    Greenfield, MA 01301-1835

    • Sales: (413) 475-7420
  20. McGovern Honda

    100 Broadway, Rt.99
    Everett, MA 02149

    • Sales: 617-381-9000
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    1200 Worcester Rd
    Framingham, MA 01702

    • Sales: 508-387-3392
  22. McGovern Subaru of Acton

    61 Powder Mill Rd
    Acton, MA 01720

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    100 Oceanport Avenue
    Little Silver, NJ 07739-1218

    • Sales: (732) 842-5353
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    88 Turnpike Rd
    Westborough, MA 01581

    • Sales: 508-488-5000
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    PLYMOUTH, MA 02360

    • Sales: (508) 503-1986
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    137 SAMOSET ST
    PLYMOUTH, MA 02360

    • Sales: (800) 381-0410
  27. Jaguar Albany Authorized Service

    351 New Karner Road
    Albany, NY 12205

    • Sales: 518-389-6500
  28. Land Rover Albany

    351 New Karner Road
    Albany, NY 12205

    • Sales: 518-389-6500
  29. Autobahn USA Dedham

    909 Providence Hwy
    Dedham, MA 02026

    • Sales: 781-915-2000
  30. McGovern Hyundai of Milford

    158 E Main St
    Milford, MA 01757

    • Sales: 508-458-4050
  31. McGovern Hyundai of Danvers

    24 Newbury St
    Danvers, MA 01923-1049

    • Sales: 978-705-2500
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    24 Newbury St
    Danvers, MA 01923-1049

    • Sales: 978-705-2501
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    1481 Broadway
    Saugus, MA 01906

    • Sales: 781-231-1945
  34. Mercedes-Benz of Little Silver

    100 Oceanport Avenue
    Little Silver, NJ 07739-1218

    • Sales: (732) 842-5353
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    514 NH-3A
    Bow, NH 03304

    • Sales: 603 805-2320
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    777 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02460-1701

    • Sales: 866-813-8032
  37. McGovern Hyundai of Brockton

    240 Manley St
    Brockton, MA 02301

    • Sales: 508-408-4530
  38. Toyota Of Nashua

    10 Marmon Drive
    Nashua, NH 03060

    • Sales: 603-816-2800
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    150 Turnpike Rd
    Westborough, MA 01581

    • Sales: (508) 986-8082
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    743 N Main St
    Leominster, MA 01453

    • Sales: 978-534-9999
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    247 Newbury St.
    Peabody, MA 01960

    • Sales: (978) 535-9200
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    247 Newbury St.
    Peabody, MA 01960

    • Sales: (978) 535-9200
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    1212 Westford St
    Lowell, MA 01851

    • Sales: (351) 221-7057
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    1650 Soldiers Field Rd
    Brighton, MA 02135

  45. Maserati of Long Island

    65 S Service Rd
    Plainview, NY 11803

    • Sales: 516-671-7575
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    401 Elm St
    Marlborough, MA 01752

    • Sales: 508-573-2628
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    271 Main Street
    Wilmington, MA 01887

    • Sales: 978-444-5100
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    777 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02460

  49. McGovern Ford of Framingham

    1200 Worcester Rd
    Framingham, MA 01702

    • Sales: 508-387-3392
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    1212 Westford St
    Lowell, MA 01851

    • Sales: (978) 452-3900
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    1481 Broadway
    Saugus, MA 01906

    • Sales: 781-231-1945
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    420 Cabot St, Route 1A
    Beverly, MA 01915-3152

    • Sales: 978-922-0059
  53. McGovern Toyota

    777 WASHINGTON ST
    NEWTON, MA 02460-1701

  54. McGovern Toyota of Portsmouth

    150 Greenleaf Ave.
    Portsmouth, NH 03801

    • Sales: 603-431-6100
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    10 Marmon Drive
    Nashua, NH 03060

    • Sales: 603-816-2800
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    247 Newbury St.
    Peabody, MA 01960

    • Sales: (978) 535-9200
  58. Jaguar Peabody Authorized Service Center

    247 Newbury St.
    Peabody, MA 01960

    • Sales: (978) 535-9200
  59. Jaguar Albany Authorized Service

    351 New Karner Road
    Albany, NY 12205

    • Sales: 518-389-6500
  60. Land Rover Albany

    351 New Karner Road
    Albany, NY 12205

    • Sales: 518-389-6500
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    24 NEWBURY ST
    DANVERS, MA 01923-1049

  62. Genesis of Danvers

    24 Newbury St
    Danvers, MA 01923-1049

    • Sales: 978-705-2501
  63. Genesis of Albany

    347 New Karner Rd.
    Albany, NY 12205

    • Sales: 518-389-6500
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    1650 Soldiers Field Rd
    Boston, MA 02135

    • Sales: 617-870-7777
  65. Boston Motorsports Maserati

    1650 Soldiers Field Rd
    Boston, MA 02135

    • Sales: 617-870-7777
  66. Ferrari of Long Island

    65 S Service Road
    Suite A
    Plainview, NY 11803

    • Sales: 516-671-7575
  67. McGovern Luxury Cars Albany

    347 New Karner Road
    Albany, NY 12205

  68. McGovern Volvo Cars Albany

    350 New Karner Rd
    Albany, NY 12205

    • Sales: 518-299-5650
  69. Jaguar Albany Authorized Service

    351 New Karner Road
    Albany, NY 12205

    • Sales: 518-389-6500
  70. Land Rover Albany

    351 New Karner Road
    Albany, NY 12205

    • Sales: 518-389-6500
  71. Genesis of Albany

    347 New Karner Rd.
    Albany, NY 12205

    • Sales: 518-389-6500
  72. Genesis of Albany

    347 New Karner Rd.
    Albany, NY 12205

    • Sales: 518-389-6500
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    780 Boston Turnpike
    Shrewsbury, MA 01545

    • Sales: 508-581-5800
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