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I have owned hybrids and now only buy EVs. People buying hybrids today, due to cost difference with EVs, are overlooking total cost of ownership. My Prius was
by cheema33 3y ago
I have owned hybrids and now only buy EVs. People buying hybrids today, due to cost difference with EVs, are overlooking total cost of ownership. My Prius was a very very complex machine, compared to my EV. Over the years, it cost a lot more to maintain and drive. Factor in regular maintenance + gas that EVs don't need. I also had to replace the catalytic converter after 7 years on my Prius. My 5-year old Tesla doesn't have one.
- rafaelmn 3y agoNew Prius comes in very close to Model 3 with subsidies around here. Price isn't the issue for me - charging is. Hybrids let me take road trips without worrying about that nonsense while letting me commute on a charge.
- themadturk 3y agoI've had a Prius since 2009. Maintenance needs have been identical to my previous cars, if not less.
- chrismcb 3y agoWon't you have to replace the battery on the Tesla soon? My understand is a Tesla battery is good for 10-20 years and a Prius catalytic converter for 10+ Both cars share a lot of the same maintenance, like tires and brakes. And you've got to pay for electricity(in both terms of time and money)or gas. It isn't as cut and dry as you make it