The Dark Side of Plug-In Hybrids — What They Don’t Tell You! Watch This Before Going Plugin Electric

In this video, we dive deep into "The Dark Side of Plug-In Hybrids — What They Don’t Tell You!" Discover the hidden truths about plug-in hybrids that the manufacturers may not want you to know. From environmental impacts to real-world performance issues, this video has it all!

*️⃣ 00:00 | Intro
Pitfall🔟 00:44 | Battery Degradation: The Hidden Cost of Going Electric.
Pitfall9️⃣ 02:00 | Fuel Efficiency Variability: The Double-Edged Sword of a PHEV.
Pitfall8️⃣ 03:21 | Limited Electric Range: Is It Enough for Your Daily Commute?
Pitfall7️⃣ 04:25 | Environmental Impact: Are PHEVs as Green as They Seem?
Pitfall6️⃣ 05:55 | Weight and Performance Trade-offs: Is Your PHEV a Heavyweight Champion or a Burden?
Pitfall5️⃣ 07:23 | Complexity and Maintenance Costs—Are You Up for the Challenge?
Pitfall4️⃣ 08:27 | Limited Model Availability—Can You Find Your Ideal PHEV?
Pitfall3️⃣ 09:35 | Charging Infrastructure—Are You Ready for the Charging Routine?
Pitfall2️⃣ 10:34 | Charging Habits—Can You Adapt to the PHEV Lifestyle?
Pitfall1️⃣ 11:33 | Resale Value—How Will Your PHEV Hold Up?
🔎 12:29 | Conclusion: Is a PHEV Right for You?

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[PistonPundit]

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[rncondie]

We own two Rav 4 Primes 2021.

We have 44, 000 miles over 4 years on one. Degradation has been about 10% over 4 years. In gasoline even with the extra 1, 000 lbs our fuel economy is just as good as our previous hybrid Rav 4 2019 due to the larger battery capturing more regenerative braking and going down hills.

I have charged our one Rav 4 2, 000 plus times. I charge twice a day (work and home) and we only gas up every 6 months.

The charge is free at work and .12 cents per kWh at home using my level 2 charger.

I figure the 56 miles round trip cost me about .70 cents.

Works for our needs.

[djmiau_mx]

AMAZING! You somehow managed to present a problem for every solution.

[PamenterDoug]

My 2021 Niro PHEV is awesome! Truly the best of both worlds. No it is not a race car but the dual clutch transmission with sport mode is efficient and fun to drive. It has driver’s seat memory is power adjustable. Plus the front seats are heated and ventilated and full leather seats all around. The car is easy to get in and out of both front and rear seats, and easy to park and drive around the city, very solid on the highway, with lots of space in the back, plus roof racks and cross bars. I like the regular sunroof (not pano), and the understated styling helps this very cool car blend in. I added on a block heater for winter and rain guards for summer. The regular tinted windows are perfect. The sixteen inch wheels give a better ride and fuel economy than the larger wheels. The intelligent cruise control is my favourite feature. The dual zone AC is great and I like having buttons to push. The dual digital instrument panels give a ton of programmable information and again… blend in. Not like other cars that have an iPad stuck on the dash… I could go on, but you get the picture.

[JohnHarrison-ypvz]

I have a Volvo PHEV, and drive it mostly in the pure (battery only) mode. When I checked today and was getting 62 mpg. I have a level 2 charging station at home and it takes about 4 hours to fully recharge. 455 hp gives it plenty of power if I need it.

[Christophe.C]

This guy will find a problem even if you're riding a horse!

[craigfuller]

Im averaging 101 mpg on my chevy volt. 2014 with 120k miles. Love it.

[Flying-Tampon]

Your comments are essentially correct But, Toyota have been making PHEVs since 2012 & I’ve a 2019. It still achieves 46kms on battery as specified when new. I’d expect some degradation. I’m of the opinion Toyota have installed ‘smarts’ to have the LiIon battery operate in the 80-20% charge/discharge sweet spot. You can also charge my PHEV on the run.

[jaspen]

We have had three Ford C-Max plug-ins. Range anxiety is none-existent due to the ICE engine being easily refueled. On long trips, we get mid to high 40's gas mileage. For in town errands, a $2.00 over night charge handles a day of running errands. We still have two years of a 10 year battery warranty, and the computer shows our normal driving range at 22 miles on battery. Resale value is about $2000 less than it cost us in 2017. Only oil changes, one set of tires, and a brake job since purchase.

[advisorsandy]

Don't take anything from this article as fact. You must do your own research and make a judgement based on your needs .Good advice ÷use multiple sources and be aware of those with a biased agenda.

[johnkeepin]

I’ve been running a non-plug in hybrid for over 7 years now. My pattern of use does not really justify opting for a plug-in, which are all larger models than mine.

As item that is not on your list though is the potential risk of not burning fuel quickly enough in PHEVs, given the “shelf life” of modern E10 petrol (gasoline). Most reliable sources quote it as being only 3 months, if stored in correct conditions. After that, there is a risk of accumulating some water/ethanol mix at the bottom of the tank, then eventually failing due to an attempt t burn it. Perhaps if you use a PHEV with limited petrol use you might be better off paying for top of the range E5 fuel; undermines the idea of introducing E10 environmentally, but there it is.

The underlying issue is the fact that ethanol tends to be water prevalent, compared with petroleum, so in the presence of moisture, say in a partly empty tank in humid conditions, guess where the ethanol is going to go. The density of a water/ethanol mixture is higher than that of the rest of the fuel, so it ends up at the bottom.

[derekd]

Toyota prius was running for 17 years and over 400 k miles😊

[joselitostotomas]

I've been driving a Kia Niro PHEV since 2022. I only drive 6 miles to and from work. I normally take weekend trips just to exercise the gas engine; I'd not use it otherwise. Having a Phase 2 charger is essential. I also have solar panels in my house, so I'm using free electricity. Swapping out the battery pack may become necessary in 5 years' time, but that's fine.

[hjehje]

I consider myself to be a frugal spender and I typically wait for a technology to prove itself, and decrease or stabilize in price, prior to making a decision to purchase. I see bold statements, often monthly, announcing game changing battery chemistry breakthroughs. Many of these announcements seem to be little more than "click bait" that never see the light of day, but a significant change in battery chemistry will most certainly cause the resale price of used EVs / PHEVs to plummet overnight. Few are interested in purchasing outdated technology unless the price is extremely low. Finally, I am not interested in purchasing a vehicle that could cause a potential fire hazard.

[JohnpaulBirindwa]

Man, this guy!!! Let me just say that nothing is built to last. Everything cost money. I think Plug in hybrid is just a hybrid with big battery and big electric motors to help you to go far and faster compared to a regular hybrid that you can only go slower and shorter range yet still enjoy the EV feels. If you don’t want to be a slave to a charging station PHEV can still operate fully like a regular car with gas or electricity!

[GrPassionMusic]

One thing that is important to consider is that if unlike a hybrid that will get charged on it's own, you got to externally charge your PHEV then where are the savings then? You will have to pay the extra electricity bill! Had it charged by running the engine only and then provided fuel savings by giving a longer milage range then it would've been more worthwhile.

[jamesfranco]

Battery degradation on PHEVs is real. I saw the degradation of my plug-in hybrid battery after 5 years. Dealer did not want to replace the battery under warranty and it took me 5 visits to the dealership until they finally did it. Now the battery performs as good as when the vehicle was new. But I won't buy another PHEV to avoid this hassle.

[ontheridge]

I just saw that video about electric cars in China, about how it is often more expensive to charge per mile than gas. They said it was cheaper at first, but then the cost of charging went up and now there is also a service fee added, and they can't understand what the service fee is for since they plug it in themselves. They feel like they've been cheated and lied to.

[jairuslau]

If one drives on gas, distance, the weight, batteries, of the vehicle matters. Less fuel efficiency and greater tyre wear.

[beautyofgrace]

Love my 2018 Chevy Volt, just bought it in April, hybrids are blend of both worlds. I go to the gas station about once a month, only pay about $20 to fill up.