Unlike hybrid cars, electric cars have many disadvantages. Since they are dependent on a ser of rechardeable batteries that provide electricity to the motor, their range is limited. Additionally, their acceleration is quite slow. A typical electric car can only travel 100 to 300 km before it needs to be recharged. This compares to 450-600km for hybrid cars. Electric cars are ideal for short trips in the city,but very impractical for longer road trips.