Fact-checking: Is the plug-in hybrid the perfect compromise between electric and thermal?
This page is translated from the original post "Fact checking : l’hybride rechargeable est-il le parfait compromis entre électrique et thermique?" in French.
- 06/04/2023 9:03
Faced with gaps in knowledge, false information, or partisan discourse, Mobiwisy and its partner Roole offer you simple answers to complicated questions. Today, the relevance of owning a plug-in hybrid car.
It’s true…and false at the same time. In this video, created by our partner Roole, Laurent Perron, automotive industry project manager at Shift Project (a think tank advocating for an economy freed from carbon constraints), answers in detail the question that currently divides motorists: what is the relevance of a plug-in hybrid car.
Is it the perfect compromise for everyday electric driving and combustion for longer trips, without needing to switch vehicles? On paper, it’s the ideal solution, but…
If you travel between 50 and 70 km per day to go to work, this type of vehicle might suit you, but beware of the very high price of the best models on the market capable of offering such autonomy. The ideal is a model with a smaller battery, making it lighter and less expensive, but also with a shorter range. In this case, having a recharging solution at your workplace to leave in the evening without worry is recommended.
If you are a frequent driver, then a fully electric solution, with a vehicle designed exclusively for long-distance travel and capable of very fast charging, will be much more relevant.
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