>>We can’t compare the full 1k to 1k km yet because EPA ratings aren’t out True >>PHEV is a green washing ploy IMO. Plugging in every day is hard enough as it

>>We can’t compare the full 1k to 1k km yet because EPA ratings aren’t out True >>PHEV is a green washing ploy IMO. Plugging in every day is hard enough as it is So I disagree in the sense that they do work absolutely amazing if your usecase works for what they offer. Our Volvo does 20-30 miles in EV mode, but that covers my driving needs every day, and we have a charging point outside of the house, so plugging it in every day is literally not a problem. In consequence this car just doesn't use any fuel - I drive it every day but fill it up maybe once every 3 months. In fact the main argument for buying it was how much it was going to save us every month on fuel compared to our last car - which turned out true, the savings more than offset the larger finance cost of buying it. But on the other hand, I know someone who owns one living in an apartment in a big city, without any good way to charge it - in that case it's an idiotic thing to own, he's basically lugging around 400kg battery pack, ruining his economy, for no reason at all. >>but with an PHEV it’s perfectly fine to skip that - and people do. Maybe some do - I wouldn't stop at a hotel without charging point, because even though the range is only 20-30 miles in EV mode it makes a really big impact on overal economy.