I can understand why folk are nervous about range in a full EV. I would be too.
However a hybrid covers this concern - it will revert to ICE when the battery is flat.
The efficiency of any car depends on aerodynamics and weight. Driving style and roads are user generated. Fundamentally fuel efficiency will be worse in a hybrid mainly due to the additional weight of batteries and associated technology.
Hybrids may only be a stop gap solution. In 10 years time the transition to full electric will be in full swing, and the charging networks and battery technology will need to have improved.
So why buy a hybrid now. It may make little environmental sense - but it could make economic sense depending on circumstances. A (say) 50 mile range may cover needs on a day to day basis, bar 5-15 times a year for significantly longer trips.
So plug in electricity at cheap rates may justify the cost of a hybrid. The only effort involved is plugging it in every couple days, and visiting the fuel stop less frequently.
Last edited by: Terry on Wed 13 Oct 21 at 12:04
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