Understanding PHEVs & The Dodge Hornet

• The benefits of driving a PHEV include a less steep environmental impact, fuel efficiency and flexibility.
• The Dodge Hornet PHEV is a remarkable product combining the traditional appeal of Dodge vehicles & performance with all the benefits of a PHEV.
• Buy a Dodge Hornet PHEV from Lawton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram today.

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The Automobile industry is evolving, as always. Now part of that evolution is a push towards electric vehicles. There are many interesting vehicle options in the EV class and the Dodge Hornet is one of them–specifically the Dodge Hornet PHEV. The Dodge Hornet PHEV offers all the appeal of the Dodge line, just with a slight difference. That difference being a battery that you can charge. This electric aspect of the Hornet offers innumerable benefits that make the Dodge Hornet PHEV stand out. If you’re looking to make a positive impact on the planet with your next car purchase, and save some money in the process, the Dodge Hornet PHEV is the car for you. But before we get into how amazing the Dodge Hornet PHEV is,  what is a PHEV?

What is a PHEV?

A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) combines the features of both electric and traditional combustion engines. It operates using a rechargeable battery that can be charged by plugging into an electrical outlet, as well as a gasoline engine. This dual capability allows PHEVs to run on electric power for shorter trips, reducing fuel consumption and emissions. For longer drives, the gasoline engine takes over, ensuring flexibility and range. PHEVs are particularly advantageous for those who want the benefits of electric driving without the range limitations of a fully electric vehicle. PHEVs offer a more cost-effective and fuel-efficient option compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.

Benefits of Driving a PHEV

PHEVs offer a range of benefits that appeal to both eco-conscious drivers and those looking to maximize their driving efficiency. By combining a rechargeable battery with a gasoline engine, PHEVs not only reduce your environmental impact but also extend your vehicle’s mileage. With the flexibility to choose between electric power and gasoline, you can optimize your driving experience for efficiency and sustainability, giving you greater control over your vehicle’s performance and your carbon footprint. Below we go into more detail about the benefits of driving a PHEV.

Environmental Impact

PHEVs significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional gasoline vehicles. By running on electric power for short trips, you can minimize your environmental footprint. Even when the gasoline engine is needed, it works in tandem with the electric motor to optimize efficiency and reduce overall emissions. This makes PHEVs an excellent choice for drivers looking to make a positive impact on the environment without sacrificing performance.

Fuel Efficiency

PHEVs are designed to maximize fuel efficiency by seamlessly integrating electric and gasoline power. In hybrid mode, the vehicle uses electric power for most driving conditions, with the gasoline engine providing additional support only when necessary. This not only extends your vehicle’s range but also reduces fuel consumption, leading to lower costs at the pump. PHEVs offer the best of both worlds: the efficiency of electric driving and the reliability of a gasoline engine.

Flexibility

One of the greatest advantages of PHEVs is the flexibility they offer. You can drive on electric power for everyday commutes and switch to gasoline for longer trips, ensuring you’re never limited by battery range. This adaptability makes PHEVs ideal for drivers who want the benefits of electric vehicles without the range anxiety. Whether you’re navigating city streets or embarking on a long-distance journey, PHEVs provide the versatility to meet your driving needs.

Dodge Hornet PHEV

Looking for a car that has cost savings, efficiency and performance? Try the Dodge Hornet PHEV. You might remember the Dodge Hornet from when it was introduced in 2022. The compact SUV entered with a bang, competing with the elusive Alpha Romeo’s Tonale while bringing the brand’s signature performance and styling to a new vehicle category. On top of this, there is the PHEV option. The PHEV brings even better performance to the table, with the added benefits of efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings. It truly is a sight to see.

Performance

The Dodge Hornet PHEV delivers stellar performance. With its 288 horsepower, its power is beyond many of its non-PHEV competitors. This compact SUV puts you in a great position overall with an incredible MPG that will take you across city and highway driving. Thrill seekers will also find compatibility with this vehicle, as its acceleration and speed make it fun to drive, without compromising on fuel efficiency.

Engine

The Dodge Hornet PHEV uses a 1.3-liter I4 Turbo PHEV engine. This combination, of an electric engine and a turbocharged motor, makes the vehicle both fuel efficient and powerful. Moreover, the engine’s synergy makes sure there’s ample power between highway and city driving.

MPG

With an MPG of 21, city and 29 highway combined, the Dodge Hornet PHEV is already impressive. However, when combined with its electric power, the car can achieve 77 MPGe while in hybrid mode. While the SUVv’s gas MPG on is right in the middle of compact SUV range, the vehicle’s extra store of electricity makes the car extremely competitive. This is even more so for driving short distances, where the driver can use electric mode exclusively or for most of the way, and then recharge at home.

Top Speed

If speed is the name of your game, then the Dodge Hornet PHEV might be the compact SUV for you. WIth a top speed of 128 mph, and capable of reaching up to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, the Dodge Hornet PHEV is more than competitive in its class. The Dodge Hornet PHEV gives you thrilling performance without compromising on efficiency.

Charging

It used to be that if you had an electric or hybrid vehicle, you charged at home and hoped for the best. Now, with the advancement of home charging and public charging, it is possible to reliably take those longer trips. Additionally, charging at home is now a breeze. When driving the Dodge Hornet PHEV, concerns about charging will be the last thing on your mind.

Battery Capacity

The Dodge Hornet PHEV is competitively equipped with a 15.5 kWh battery. This adds to the ease of driving short daily commutes in this vehicle, allowing most drivers to commute to work each day without using any gasoline. Long trips are made considerably easier with the vehicle’s battery capacity.

Home Charging

Charging the Dodge Hornet PHEV battery at home is easy and efficient. This is the most reliable way to make sure you get your charge. It starts with using a standard level 2 charger. With it, full charging is possible within just a few hours. Home charging ensures that you begin the journey each day with confidence, and on a full battery.

Public Charging

Public charging for electric vehicles is only getting easier. The availability of public charging stations in the US, in 2024, has come considerably forward since even a decade ago. Public charging now makes it possible to travel large distances from your home without much worry. Depending upon the power of the charging station, a full charge can take up to 7½ hours to fully charge with a 120 volt charger  or 2½ hours with a 240 volt charger. Not just short trips, but long trips are also made easier by the availability of stations to get extra charge.

Unique Features on the Dodge Hornet

There are many compact SUVs out there. Not many of them have quite all the features of the Dodge Hornet PHEV. The Dodge Hornet PHEV takes all the unique features of a compact SUV and adds efficiency, sustainability and cost savings as well as top power and performance, for a quite unique vehicle.

Efficiency

When it comes to mpg, the Dodge Hornet PHEV is the downright winner. The Dodge Hornet PHEVs all-electric driving range of 32 tops the ranges of most of its competitors, like the Hyundai Santa Fe. This means that compared to its rivals, the Dodge Hornet PHEV can travel farther on full electric.

Sustainability

PHEVs are well known for their environmental sustainability and the Dodge Hornet PHEV is no exception. Using proprietary software from Dodge, gas is used even more efficiently than some of its competitors. This leads to less emissions and more driving enjoyment, for everyone.

Cost Savings

Not only do you reap savings benefits from using a PHEV, with the Dodge Hornet PHEV specifically, you also save upfront. With a price much lower than some of the Dodge Hornet PHEV’s competitors, sometimes as much as $6,000 lower, you are making big savings, just at the dealership. When you factor in how much less you will be spending on gas, the cost savings keep adding up.

Buy a Dodge Hornet PHEV From Lawton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

The benefits of choosing a PHEV are vast. You can get farther without stopping so much for or using as much gas. You inherit huge cost savings that you can use for more useful pursuits. And you create a much lighter load for the planet in the process. If you’ve always been interested in lowering your footprint and you’re an SUV lover, the Dodge Hornet PHEV does it all, without compromising  on performance, looks or speed, this SUV does it all. If you’re a Dodge Hornet fan, now’s your time to invest in the PHEV. It only makes sense. Why just buy an SUV when you could get greater performance, greater efficiency and a smaller carbon footprint.

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