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What's missing from the article is an analysis of the break-even point. How long do you have to own your hybrid before the high initial cost pays off? There's
by hnal943 10y ago
What's missing from the article is an analysis of the break-even point. How long do you have to own your hybrid before the high initial cost pays off? There's also the problem that there are not "climate-friendly" equivalents for many vehicles. The article mentions the Chevy Suburban; there's no electric option that big. Obviously big SUVs are going to be more expensive to operate than sedans, which makes me wonder if they are even comparing apples to apples here.
- sokoloff 10y agoWhen I did the calculations a few years ago on the Toyota Camry vs the Camry Hybrid, the payout on a cash-basis was over 100K miles, assuming 2/3 highway, 1/3 city. (That means the NPV payout is even longer.)
- NotSammyHagar 10y agoThe model x is the closest to a suburban, 3 rows of seats are available, it can tow.
- hnal943 10y agoI think you're right. I also think that if you told a suburban owner that they should trade for the Model X, they would laugh.