Sales Data Shows Why Canadian Buyers Choose Hybrids Over EVs in 2025

The numbers tell the story. While electric vehicles grab headlines, hybrids dominate Honda sales across Canada, accounting for 42% of all brand sales. For the CR-V specifically, hybrid versions make up more than 65% of total sales. This trend isn't random, especially for Quebec and Ontario drivers facing harsh winters and legitimate concerns about range and charging infrastructure.

If you're shopping for a new vehicle in the Gatineau region and weighing a hybrid against an EV, you're not alone. More Quebec buyers are finding that Honda's latest hybrid models offer a practical balance between fuel efficiency and everyday versatility, without the trade-offs tied to fully electric vehicles.

Quick Look: Honda Hybrids vs Electric Prologue

Why Hybrids Win in Quebec

Efficiency Without Range Anxiety

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid, named North American Car of the Year, delivers an impressive fuel economy rating of 4.7 L/100 km in the city. That's a remarkable figure for a vehicle producing 200 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque. The CR-V Hybrid combines the versatility of a family SUV with fuel economy of just 6.0 L/100 km in the city.

Unlike electric vehicles, you don't need to plan trips around charging stations or worry about reduced range in winter. Fill up in five minutes at any gas station and keep moving.

Quebec's Winter Reality

Quebec winters present unique challenges for electric vehicles. Freezing temperatures can reduce battery range by 30 to 40%, turning an advertised range of 473 km into roughly 300 km under real winter conditions. Honda's hybrid systems don't suffer this dramatic range loss, since the gas engine operates normally in cold weather.

On top of that, heating the cabin in an EV draws directly from the battery, further cutting into range. Honda hybrids use heat from the gas engine to warm the cabin without affecting electric range.

Charging Infrastructure: Still Limited

While Quebec's fast-charging network is improving, it remains limited compared to gas stations. Prologue owners now have access to more than 25,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America, but fast charging still takes about 35 minutes to go from 20% to 80% charge. For Hull drivers making daily trips to Ottawa and Gatineau, that difference matters.

Honda's Dual-Motor Hybrid System

The Civic Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid use Honda's fourth-generation dual-motor hybrid system, recognized by WardsAuto for its power, efficiency, and refinement. This system won the prestigious Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems award three years running.

The system combines two powerful electric motors with an Atkinson-cycle gas engine. The result? Lively, effortless acceleration, exceptional fuel economy, and a quieter, smoother driving experience than traditional gas models.

Key hybrid system advantages:

• Seamless switching between electric and gas modes
• Energy recovery during braking to recharge the battery
• No external charging needed
• Maintenance similar to conventional gas vehicles

What If You Really Want an EV?

The 2025 Honda Prologue deserves your attention if you're ready for a fully electric vehicle. With 300 hp, 355 lb-ft of torque, and up to 473 km of range (EX and EX-L versions), it's a spacious, capable SUV. Owners can charge roughly 100 km of range in just 10 minutes on a fast charger.

The Prologue suits drivers who:

• Have access to home charging
• Drive mainly urban or suburban routes
• Own a second vehicle for long trips
• Want to maximize long-term energy savings

Which Vehicle Fits You?

Choose a Honda hybrid if you:

• Make varied trips (city, highway, long distance)
• Want fuel efficiency without compromising versatility
• Live in an area where charging stations are scarce
• Prefer not to change your refuelling habits

Choose the Prologue if you:

• Have a charging station at home or work
• Drive mainly predictable routes under 300 km
• Want the fully electric vehicle experience
• Are willing to plan long trips around charging stations

Try Both at Lallier Honda Hull

The best way to decide? Try both options. Our team at Lallier Honda Hull can show you the Civic Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, and electric Prologue through comparative test drives. You'll see for yourself how each technology meets your daily needs under real Quebec conditions.

Visit our Hull dealership to compare these models and discover why so many Outaouais buyers are choosing Honda hybrids in 2025.