unlike hybrid cars, electric cars have many disadvantages. since they are dependent on a set of rechargeable 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 450~600 km for hybrid cars. electric cars are ideal for short trips in the city, but very impractically for longer road trips.