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Originally Posted by UnknownJinX
If you don't have a charger then no, don't consider one. Goes without saying. I am assuming people who buy one have a way to charge it at home. Also don't buy them if you live in the extreme cold. That's why I think Canadian government is being cute when they wanted to ban ICE across the country.
Plug-in hybrid solves your last two scenarios in the first paragraph. Not pure EV, sure, but close enough. The ICE is there just in case for those unexpected uses.
Battery degradation will probably depend on how much you drive. If you don't use much battery every day just for your usual commuting, you won't be cycling the battery as much as it won't degrade very quickly.
IMO hybrid is good for people who want more flexibility while still wanting to spend less on gas.
I also don't agree how quickly governments are pushing EVs without thinking about the implications of them. For a fun car, I would not consider an EV. That electric motor whining isn't nearly as pleasant to listen to as a V8.
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100% agree, hybrids should be more emphasized as a transition model between ICE and EV, until EV tech and infrastructure improves. That is the opinion of the CEO of Toyota and I believe it makes sense. Toyota has some hybrids today that can run without the gas engine in the city and this is where we need it most in stop and go city traffic. While the gas engine will be there for long range trips and convenience of fast refueling.
I remembering back then driving my dad's volt on some occasions, it got solid fuel economy and I think between 30-40 miles of range out of the battery. On the occasions we didn't charge it you could just fill up. Was a cool car, I do miss it. It leased for cheap at that time.