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We should have invested more in plug-in hybrids. It would have be more realistic and cheaper.
by elzbardico 3y ago
We should have invested more in plug-in hybrids. It would have be more realistic and cheaper.
- jewayne 3y agoTrue, but I think that moment was 20 years ago. Level 3 charging makes most plug-in hybrids obsolete.
- stetrain 3y agoThe plug-in hybrids on the market are currently not really cheaper than EV equivalents. I don't think being cheaper is actually a given as EV batteries continue to scale up in mass production. PHEV will always mean having two drivetrains and all of the necessary accessories for both. PHEV also only really works if you have daily home or work charging. BEV can be filled up once a week more or less like a gas car, but PHEV needs its small battery charged every day you commute to get the benefit. I think there are definitely people and situations that benefit from PHEV. A big one is those who occasionally take long trips to remote areas, or those who tow long distance (See the upcoming Ramcharger truck). But I expect BEV to win out on price and provide enough utility for most people within 5-10 years.