In terms of purchase cost, fuel vehicles have certain advantages. At present, the price of mainstream fuel vehicles is generally 10,000-30,000 US dollars lower than that of new energy vehicles of the same level. This is because the cost of battery technology for new energy vehicles is still high, and the production cost is difficult to reduce in a short time. However, with the continuous progress of battery technology and the expansion of production scale, the price gap between new energy vehicles and fuel vehicles is gradually narrowing. At the same time, many countries and regions have introduced subsidies for new energy vehicles, which can further reduce the purchase cost of new energy vehicles. For example, China provides subsidies of 3,000-10,000 US dollars for new energy vehicles, and some European countries even provide subsidies of more than 15,000 US dollars. In terms of use cost, new energy vehicles have obvious advantages. The use cost of fuel vehicles mainly includes fuel cost, which is affected by international oil prices. Taking a fuel vehicle with a fuel consumption of 8 liters per 100 kilometers as an example, the fuel cost per 100 kilometers is about 80 US dollars (based on an oil price of 10 US dollars per liter). The use cost of new energy vehicles mainly includes electricity cost, which is relatively stable. Taking a pure electric vehicle with a power consumption of 15 kWh per 100 kilometers as an example, the electricity cost per 100 kilometers is about 15 US dollars (based on an electricity price of 1 US dollar per kWh). In addition, the maintenance cost of new energy vehicles is also lower than that of fuel vehicles. New energy vehicles have fewer moving parts than fuel vehicles, and do not need to replace oil, oil filter, air filter and other parts frequently. The annual maintenance cost is only about 500-1,000 US dollars, while the annual maintenance cost of fuel vehicles is about 1,500-2,000 US dollars. In terms of driving experience, new energy vehicles and fuel vehicles have their own characteristics. New energy vehicles are driven by electric motors, which have the advantages of fast acceleration, smooth driving and low noise. The acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h of most pure electric vehicles is within 8 seconds, which is faster than that of fuel vehicles of the same level. At the same time, the driving process of new energy vehicles is very smooth, without the vibration and noise caused by the internal combustion engine. Fuel vehicles are driven by internal combustion engines, which have the advantages of mature technology and stable performance. The driving experience of fuel vehicles is more familiar to consumers, and there is no need to worry about range anxiety. In addition, fuel vehicles can be refueled quickly, which takes only 5-10 minutes, while the charging time of new energy vehicles is relatively long, which takes 30 minutes to several hours. In terms of environmental protection, new energy vehicles have absolute advantages. Fuel vehicles will emit a large amount of exhaust gas during driving, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and other harmful substances, which will pollute the environment and affect human health. New energy vehicles (especially pure electric vehicles) do not emit exhaust gas during driving, which is zero-emission and has little impact on the environment. With the continuous development of renewable energy, the environmental protection advantage of new energy vehicles will be more obvious. In terms of range and supplementary energy, fuel vehicles have obvious advantages. The range of mainstream fuel vehicles is generally 500-800 kilometers, and there are gas stations all over the country, which is very convenient to refuel. The range of mainstream pure electric vehicles is generally 400-600 kilometers, and although the charging infrastructure is constantly improving, there are still problems such as insufficient charging piles and slow charging speed in some areas, which may cause range anxiety to users. Hybrid vehicles combine the advantages of fuel vehicles and new energy vehicles, with a range of 800-1,000 kilometers, and can be refueled and charged, which is a good choice for users who have range anxiety. In conclusion, the choice between fuel vehicles and new energy vehicles depends on the user’s own needs. If you have a limited budget, often drive long distances, and have inconvenient charging, fuel vehicles are a better choice; if you have a sufficient budget, mainly drive in cities, and have convenient charging, new energy vehicles are more cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Hybrid vehicles are a good transition choice, which can balance the advantages of both types of vehicles.
