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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel
PHEVs are the best EV option for most Americans.
It gives them enough pure EV range to pretty much be an EV commuter and also allows them to go on long road trips or not worrying about charging the car when necessary.
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Originally Posted by Germanauto
This makes sense except for the fact that PHEVs are significantly more expensive than their gas-only counterparts. Just look at the Audi Q5, the plug-in is $8000 more than the standard car. BMW's PHEVs are also several grand more expensive.
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I agree with both statements for the most part. I would say it like this: PHEVs are the only option which is flexible for long road trips and longer commutes (which I believe many Americans prioritize). However, they are an expensive option when compared with the ICE equivalent car, so the dollar for dollar value proposition is not great. Many people that buy them though are at least partly in it for the green component, so that helps the cost-benefit-analysis.