Yeah, and the 7kwh should cost ~$1k. So if the manufacturer wants to maximize the number of $7,500 rebates, PHEV is the way to go. 11 PHEVs == one 300 mile comp

Yeah, and the 7kwh should cost ~$1k. So if the manufacturer wants to maximize the number of $7,500 rebates, PHEV is the way to go. 11 PHEVs == one 300 mile compact crossover. They don't even have to be good PHEVs. I agree that there should have been a range requirement.