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Hybrids are more complex than ice, and far more complex than bev. The smaller (30 mile) battery will go through more cycles (at a higher wear cycle) more quick
by smileysteve 4y ago
Hybrids are more complex than ice, and far more complex than bev.
The smaller (30 mile) battery will go through more cycles (at a higher wear cycle) more quickly. Mechanical maintenance o(oil changes, coolant) increases total cost of ownership.
- troon-lover 4y ago[dead]
- dahdum 4y agoGiven limited battery production capabilities and expected lithium shortages, you can save a lot more emissions by pushing people towards plug-in hybrids than pure EV. IIRC, high battery costs mean that plug-in hybrids are cheaper to manufacture too, allowing better market saturation. They are a stepping stone but a really, really good one in my view.