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Re:Are electric vehicles cheaper to own? Maybe not by beej71 on Tuesday January 23, 2024 @11:16AM (#39105333)
I might be going with a plug in hybrid next. I wanted to go all electric, but I'm not getting a Bolt because they don't charge fast, and not getting a Tesla because reasons. A Prius Prime would cover 99.9% of my trips in town on battery and would enable my several-hour road trips with great fuel economy. And they're relatively inexpensive.

Still a bummer to have a more complex drivetrain, though. The simplicity of an EV is wonderful.

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Re:Are electric vehicles cheaper to own? Maybe not by pastword on Tuesday January 23, 2024 @03:56PM (#39109691)
Consider the expensive complexities of hybrids maintaining both EV and ICE systems. Perhaps investigate TCO figures and repair history before purchase. And have a look at alternatives like the Fisker Pear and extensive charging networks (some are free) available on the map of PlugShare.
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