Re:Japan is holding back as the world rushes toward electric...
by jka on Sunday August 22, 2021 @02:23PM
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> The new Rav 4 Toyota Plug-in Hybrid is really amazing. 42 miles on electric, gas for the long road trips.
For comparison, the Nissan Leaf E+ is quoted[1] at a full-charge mileage range of 239 miles.
> Electric still has the issue that you have to charge for like 40 minutes on a long road trip, which personally seems more frequent than I would like.
Agreed, stopping often to charge can be a hassle, but if you only have to stop once from SF-LA (perhaps taking a break and having a bite to eat while away from the wheel), that'd seem fairly reasonable.
Worth also noting apparent conflicting reports about the emissions claims made by PHEV manufacturers; see https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54170207 ("Plug-in hybrids are a 'wolf in sheep's clothing'") for two different points of view.
For comparison, the Nissan Leaf E+ is quoted[1] at a full-charge mileage range of 239 miles.
> Electric still has the issue that you have to charge for like 40 minutes on a long road trip, which personally seems more frequent than I would like.
Agreed, stopping often to charge can be a hassle, but if you only have to stop once from SF-LA (perhaps taking a break and having a bite to eat while away from the wheel), that'd seem fairly reasonable.
Worth also noting apparent conflicting reports about the emissions claims made by PHEV manufacturers; see https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54170207 ("Plug-in hybrids are a 'wolf in sheep's clothing'") for two different points of view.
[1] - https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/leaf/range-ch...