Electric cars are vehicles that run on electricity rather than gasoline or diesel. They are powered by electric motors using energy stored in rechargeable batteries. Hybrid cars, on the other hand, combine a traditional gasoline engine with an electric motor and battery, allowing them to run on electricity at lower speeds and switch to the gasoline engine for longer trips or when extra power is needed. Both types of cars are considered more environmentally friendly than traditional combustion engine vehicles, as they produce lower emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
