Many People Aren't Plugging In Their PHEVs, According To Study via insideevs.com
It's honestly no surprise that people are buying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and then not charging them. Heck, they work as a gas car that saves fuel, so you don't actually need to plug them in, but it would arguably be nice if it were somehow required.
A PHEV is essentially a traditional hybrid, aside from the fact that you can plug it in to charge its battery pack and take advantage of some miles of electric-only emissions-free driving. Not only does using a PHEV as an electric car save you money, but it's also better for the environment. Like fully electric cars, PHEVs cost more upfront than gas cars. There's really no point in spending the extra money on a vehicle with a plug-in powertrain unless you plan to use it. We really couldn't care less if people are throwing their money away by spending more upfront and then being too lazy to take advantage of the savings. However, we do care that people will be gettingInternational Council on Clean Transportation, many people aren't using their PHEVs as advertised.
Based on the study, real-world electric miles driven in PHEVs could be 25 to 65 percent lower than the vehicle allows. Moreover, PHEV drivers are consuming 42 to 67 more fuel than the EPA estimates.
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