In most U.S. zip codes, electric vehicles are cost-competitive with their gas-powered counterparts, according to a new study. And regarding emissions benefits of EVs, individual driving patterns matter as much as regional factors like the local electricity mix.
I wish there were more plug-in hybrids. I know there’s added complexity in the mechanics, but I’ve been enjoying 99+% electric driving for almost 10 years now and I feel like more would be willing to try it out if they had that “just in case” gas backup instead of having to take a full plunge all at once. They may find that they don’t need that extended range as much as they’d think.
I wish there were more plug-in hybrids. I know there’s added complexity in the mechanics, but I’ve been enjoying 99+% electric driving for almost 10 years now and I feel like more would be willing to try it out if they had that “just in case” gas backup instead of having to take a full plunge all at once. They may find that they don’t need that extended range as much as they’d think.
PHEVs accomplish exactly this. It’s good to hear that people are actually mostly charging their PHEVs according to this recent Toyota study.