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The problem is that with tax incentives, you can get a Tesla Model 3 for same/less depending on how you spec out your Prius. The Tesla is also going to be more
by steveBK123 3y ago
The problem is that with tax incentives, you can get a Tesla Model 3 for same/less depending on how you spec out your Prius. The Tesla is also going to be more fun to drive / attractive to most people.
Other problem with hybrid is you have all the maintenance & failure modes of ICE plus the maintenance & failure modes of EV in one vehicle. Statistically they have the highest rate of vehicle fires (this makes sense, you have the risks of both ICE & EV under 1 hood).
- bryanlarsen 3y agoOTOH the hybrid is a Toyota and the EV is a Tesla. I've seen Prius taxis with >500K on the meter.
- enragedcacti 3y ago> Other problem with hybrid is you have all the maintenance & failure modes of ICE plus the maintenance & failure modes of EV in one vehicle. You'd think so but in practice most hybrid designs allow for some fairly radical simplification compared to your average ICE vehicle. eCVT transmissions are stupid simple and reliable compared to traditional automatics and also have the benefit of replacing the starter and alternator. The high voltage system also let's you easily replace failure prone belt driven components like power steering pumps and A/C compressors with electric versions. Hybrids can also hit efficiency and power targets while naturally aspirated, avoiding the need for turbos and all of the associated complexity which is very common in ICE cars. Hybrids generally also have longer maintenance intervals because the engine only runs ~2/3rds of the time relative to ICE for a given distance driven. Rotors and pads will also last much much longer.