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Not plugging it in does not mean the battery is not used, it just means that the battery is always charged by the gasoline engine in the car, rather than from t
by pge 2y ago
Not plugging it in does not mean the battery is not used, it just means that the battery is always charged by the gasoline engine in the car, rather than from the electric grid
- dainiusse 2y agoPlus. It will be even worse for the battery as it will always be close to zero (at least in vw group 1.4 phev) I own one and like it though. But I charge daily (from solar when the weather allows so) and it is sufficient for my commutes so th engine only starts in long trips.
- p410n3 2y agoThat makes sense! I'd still assume thats way less then ideal on fuel usage. Again anecdotal but my gramps is charging his on a regular wall plug. Takes long but gets the job done. And if not you still get to drive anyway, you're never stuck.
- entropicgravity 2y agoThe battery can also be charged by regenerative braking, which also allows the brakes to last much longer.