Follow up question: I am looking at a vehicle that has a gas or PHEV option. The hybrid option is ~$9k more. I plan to own it for only 3 years to purchase a ful

Follow up question: I am looking at a vehicle that has a gas or PHEV option. The hybrid option is ~$9k more. I plan to own it for only 3 years to purchase a full EV, and I expect the $7,500 tax credit in the U.S. may not apply. So in effect - if I did removal (calculated at 3.2t tons/yr driving so $498 for removal).... wouldn't it be cheaper for me to $1,500 removal rather than purchasing a PHEV ($9k addl)?