Hybrid VS Gas Car || Which One Is Really Cheaper And Better To Buy?

Hybrid VS Gas car. Which one is really better to buy? We compare and explain the difference between a hybrid car vs gas car. We also explain whether it is better to buy a hybrid car or a gas car. Do hybrids really save you more money? How long does a hybrid battery last and how much does it cost to replace? Are hybrid cars worth it? If you are deciding between a hybrid and gas car, make sure to watch this video.
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[@davoncci]

Another thing is that idle time with hybrids is significantly shorter than a regular gas engine. On my CR-V, I could keep my engine on while waiting for someone with the AC on full blast, and the engine itself won't run, but rather, the Hybrid battery keeps the AC and my infotainment system running.

[@thejudge8892]

Very very correct, extraordinary benefit particularly, at least in hot climate!

[@conradbo1]

This video answers a lot of questions I had. Thanks very much.

[@nickslick6]

Excellent job covering all topics!

[@jimhill3546]

Great comparison review Shari! I just picked up a a '24 Lexus UX 250h F-Sport model here in Canada, and so far it's been amazing! I've been getting 4.7 L/100 km combined with light driving. Keep up the awesome reviews 😎

[@carhelpcorner]

Thank you! Enjoy your new ride! 😄

[@KeyBored101]

I wanted to buy the hybrid RAV4 or CRV but the high dealer markup and interest rates were crazy, I'll wait.

[@bn9161]

It was cheaper for me to buy a Model Y than a RAV4 hybrid XLE or CRV hybrid touring.

[@dwadd7528]

@@bn9161 RAV4 and CRV has ridiculously high resale value. 10 yr tesla worth Nothing. avoid KIA hyundai hybrid they are absolutely JUNK

[@georgew4629]

Shop around. Had to drive 60 miles to a dealer who doesn't do markups. New hybrid in a few weeks

[@bn9161]

@@dwadd7528 Meh just wait until the government bans gas powered vehicles. I'm well diversified with by 4Runner and Model Y.

[@drumstyx]

I'd have laughed at any dealer quoting over MSRP for a new vehicle. Do what you want with used, but with new, adding markups is simply scalping. Pure dealer profit, and likely against mfg terms for the dealers contract

[@wongralvju]

only make sense if there is no dealer’s markup and no shortage of inventory.

[@mikeifyouplease]

I've owned two Priuses. Love them. Great gas mileage; low repair costs. They are simple plain cars that get you reliably from point A to point B.

[@seikocitizenwatches]

After years of evaluation, I go with Hybrid. Hybrid turned out to be long lasting vehicles compared to gas only vehicles. My First Generation 2002 Prius sedan lasted forever without any major repairs. Main battery was still in perfect shape at 260K miles when it was totaled during a winter storm flooding.

[@NotShowingOff]

Using the Prius as the example doesn’t say much. There are gas corollas and Camrys running for decades as well

[@grahamfloyd3451]

Evaluation of what exactly? You bought a reliable vehicle. The hybrid Camry isn't more reliable than the Camry.

[@leweezo33]

@@NotShowingOff True but the gas savings at 250k miles is awesome

[@leweezo33]

@@grahamfloyd3451 Pretty sure this is about the gas savings between the hybrid and ICE.. A lot of people are scared of hybrids because they hear bad stories. The fact is those bad stories are mostly from crappy car companies like Ford and GM

[@seikocitizenwatches]

UPDATE: I’ve bought the Fourth Generation Toyota Sienna Hybrid to replace my 2005 Toyota Sienna still runs great at 325K miles, just wanted a newer Sienna for the family. I love the 600 miles range on single tank of regular gas and the 5 minutes fill up at gas station convenient stores with refreshments and restrooms 😁there are so many technology features, very impressive. I especially like the good visibility LED headlights, radar cruise control, Apple play screen.I wished Toyota had offered the seats cup holders just like like my 2005 Sienna.

[@jimaz6532]

Thanks for some great info and advice. Second video I’ve seen from you and appreciate your format and presentation. Thanks for sharing. And I’ve subbed to your channel.

[@olith9512]

Great content as always. Waited 5 months for my ICE 2023 Rav4 coming in this week. Would’ve taken an hybrid but I got scared of the rusting cable gate and Toyota not willing to include 2023 in expanded warranty. Will see in 10 yrs where the market standands!

[@tonyktown]

Hybrid availability is extremely tough in Southern California. I wanted to trade my 2016 Camry XSE in for new Hybrid 2024 Camry XLE, but was told the waitlist was indefinite. I did get a Toyota LE AWD Hybrid though. The person who was trying to buy it credit fell trhough and no one would co-sign for him, so I really lucked out or I could've been waiting 6 months to a year to get a Hybrid Camry. Great car review as usual! BTW this Corolla LE AWD is far exceeding my expectations!

[@patricksmith6957]

Love the show. My Toyota Vitz gives a constant 60% running on battery. Love it.🖖

[@samanthaviberg9509]

Gonna check your channel for a list of smaller hybrid comparisons. XD Good informational video, thank you

[@pointreyes4272]

My hybrid (2017 Prius V) gets 43 mpg actual miles (checked after countless fills) and costs very little to maintain. I bought it new for $25,000 including tax and license and it's worth $14,000 now. Oil change every 10k miles plus spark plugs at 100k. Total maintenance so far (110,000 miles) is about $500). The brakes have never been replaced (still at 75%). The best deal for a hybrid right now is the well-equipped Camry hybrid at $30,000 plus tax.

[@ShutterKnack]

My 2010 Toyota Auris 1.6L gets 5.2l per 100km (42 mpg) 🤣

[@ArgoCaspian]

@@ShutterKnack Its nice to hear the truth. Most people claim 60 mpg.

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

Don’t Fall for the lie of changing your oil every 10K miles. The dealership tells you that so your motor fails and you need another car Change your oil (synthetic ) every 6000 miles. Clean fluids mean your car will last longer 😉

[@pointreyes4272]

@@user-ss6zt2mo1l I trust C.R.: Myth: You need to diligently change your engine oil every 3,000 miles. Reality: Although oil companies and quick-lube shops like to promote this idea, it's usually not necessary. Most vehicles driven under normal conditions can go 7,500 miles or more between oil changes. What you should do instead: Go by the recommended oil-change schedule in your owner's manual. "Nearly all new models have a monitoring system that alerts the driver when the oil needs changing," said Ibbotson. Depending on driving conditions, these can extend change intervals to 10,000 or 15,000 miles. Changing the oil more often is just pouring money down the drain.

[@LivingInAnInverseReality]

You are wrong about oil changes at 10k intervals. See Scotty Kilmer or Car Care Nut on KZbin for the information

[@DailyBitesofWisdom]

Thank you for this!

[@tonyhui4202]

How you use the air conditioner particularly when the vehicle is not moving is another consideration for hybrid vs 10:37 conventional gas vehicles. If you enjoy running the AC all the time, depending on how hot it is and if there’s a shade, the hybrid battery can sometimes provide up to 15 minutes of AC before needing to restart the gas engine, providing substantial gas saving.

[@addanametocontinue]

15min of running my gas engine on idle to power the AC probably uses like 2 miles of range. Literal pennies; insignificant. Given that the long-standing price difference between gas and hybrid, most people will still never make their money back in gas savings. Most people simply don't drive enough for it to make sense.

[@aleksandarvelickovic980]

I drive 2023 Hyundai ELANTRA hybrid and I get 59 mpg on average, and since I drive for Uber and Lyft, nothing beats that gas saving

[@FRESHALEX760]

Any issues ?

[@aleksandarvelickovic980]

@@FRESHALEX760 so far so good

[@village_mayor]

I own my second hybrid vehicle and have to say in the GTA where highway traffic is horrendous, a hybrid is the way to go. My first hybrid, I reached my record of 3.5 L/100km on my CT200h after bumbling along the QEW from Mississauga to Hamilton mostly on electric. But driving a hybrid also means a different way to drive. Lead foot driving won't get you anywhere close to suggest mileage.

[@donaldwilson2620]

For me, I'm not ready for an EV yet because I like to go on road trips, and finding a charger could be a hassle depending on where you are, so a hybrid is a good compromise for me because I don't have to worry about range anxiety. But if I was in the market for a hybrid, I would definitely look at a Toyota or Honda because of their reputation for strong reliability.

[@TomUlcak]

@@johndonaldson5126 it's just an ICE vehicle with a small battery. It has all the problems as an ICE vehicle.

[@jimapplegate3523]

@@TomUlcakDid you miss the part where he mentioned road trips? I’ve driven from California to Texas & back numerous times (sometimes straight through without overnight stops), & filling up a hybrid (to 100%, not 80%) takes about 5 minutes. I rarely encounter a station that has no pumps available (a concern that several friends with Teslas have voiced), or get the nozzle stuck in the filler(another problem that a friend with a Lucid experienced). EV fanboys always seem to ignore the pitfalls while they’re bragging.

[@TomUlcak]

@@jimapplegate3523 uh, no, hybrids mostly use their gas engines. especially on road trips. you show your ignorance on this right off. you aren't going to drive pure electric from El Paso to LA. the range for a hybrid in EV mode is rarely 40 miles.

[@jimapplegate3523]

@@TomUlcak Speaking of ignorance, can you even READ??(you’re obviously lacking when it comes to capitalization & sentence structure). Where did I say ANYTHING about a hybrid running mostly in electric mode?! Let me dumb it down for you…my points were: 1. I have friends who have encountered EV “charging stations” where all the plugs were in use. 2. Another friend had the plug get stuck in the charging port of his Lucid, & when he phoned Customer Service, they couldn’t figure it out. He had to leave his car there until they could send someone out to fix it the next day. So…EVs aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Welcome to 2023🙄🤓

[@TomUlcak]

@@jimapplegate3523 re-read your replies. you can't really be this stupid...

[@sonicmoj1]

I have a Toyota Camry 2022 LE Hybrid. At 30,000 miles after one year of ownership -- averaging 50 mpg at 80 mph on freeway and 60+ on local roads. I will make my $2000 price purchase difference between an ICE and hybrid very shortly. My first hybrid and love it.

[@ToddTinley]

I have the same one in white exterior black interior. The MPG is fantastic!

[@alxdava2004]

2k difference?! On what planet? The difference is much bigger

[@victorradu9645]

Unfortunately most hybrids are available only in the highest trims and dealers have high markups, so after a plug in hybrid, for the next car I went regular gas, as the price difference to a hybrid didn't make economical sense anymore

[@codincoman9019]

Actually, this video is about hybrids, not about plug in hybrids. Let's talk after you'll own a hybrid.

[@S.s.s_88]

i think so not worth to buy hybird now

[@jeremymyers7392]

Thank you, helped decide between hybrid or all gas. If price differences only few thousand then definitely go hybrid. Dealer told me $7,000 difference. Assuming $7,000 is to large or difference to go hybrid. I do drive a lot on streets in Southern California

[@george9258]

the hybrid is my first choice I'm looking to get a Grand Highlander

[@WilliamBeebe-rr5vr]

Great review

[@phillipgolden2180]

I have a Toyota Camry Hybrid which I am very happy with for the very same reasons you are discussing in the video.

[@keitha.9788]

I've owned 2 hybrids - Prius and now a RAV4. They have both been very reliable, have plenty of power, and low maintenance. Would buy another one, period....

[@johnmulligan912]

UK 🇬🇧 I have just bought a hybrid Ford Puma . Drove it to Norfolk to visit my daughter it had 35 delivery miles on the clock . It’s a 400 mile round trip ,travel between 70- 80 mph Got 60 mpg . Fantastic .

[@LivingInAnInverseReality]

60 mpg? I have a Venza here in the US and only get 42mpg. I envy

[@DIYBIGMAN]

Great review!

[@jeffjo8732]

This is a popular misconception: 3:28 "Now hybrids have most of the same components that you would find on a conventional gas car ... [and] are technically more complicated than a conventional gas engine..." No, they remove many components, and are mechanically simper. While designs vary, to compare a conventional gas system (not just "engine") to a hybrid system: You should first take out the starter motor and the alternator. Replace them with one or two electric motor-generators. While these MGs are larger than what they replace, they are essentially the same device without the complicated, and potentially unreliable, equipment that is used to connect and disconnect them. These MGs are permanent parts of the drive train. This makes them much more reliable. Then, take out the drive belt and all of the pumps, compressors, and fans that are connected to it. And that cramp the engine compartment in order to be on that drive belt. Replace them with simpler, more reliable electric versions. Follow that by ripping out the clutch or torque converter. Hybrids don't start on electric power because that is more efficient (it actually isn't), it is because electric motors can do that while it major factor in wear to a conventional car. Finally, in many you can take out the transmission. Hyundais and Kias don't, but in Toyotas and Fords it is replaced with one (or two sometimes) planetary gearsets and a few connecting gears. In Hondas, it is replaced, literally, with a clutch and one gear. All do add in the inverters, but they are also reliable.

[@show-me-retro]

Owned 3 hybrids in the last 13 years and don't regret any of them. I average double the gas mileage of any gas vehicle. Zero maintenance issues as well so people should really consider a hybrid vs ice engine

[@ryanlence124]

If they were so good, why did you need three. I good gas car should last 15 to 20 years

[@show-me-retro]

@ryanlence124 never sold any because they were bad, reasons that are none of your business. My current Ford escape hybrid gets 50mpg, again zero regrets

[@henryhonda8408]

@@ryanlence124 I like switching vehicles every 3 or 4 years. I like driving a new car, you only live once. Those purchasing my used car always get a great car as I take extra good care of them when I own them. My last 2 cars where hybrids and would never go back to ICE cars even though the 3 Honda Civics I had over a 15 year period with super high mileage never had any mechanical problems.

[@rrnonya5472]

@@show-me-retro I was tracking with you until "reasons that are none of your business." Why post a public comment on utube then get triggered when someone asks you question? Chil dude, it's just a comment section.

[@show-me-retro]

🤣

[@Scorpio-kd5it]

I just bought a gas SUV. I considered a hybrid but decided against it because.... 1) The hybrid SUV's that I was considering were mated to a CVT and I am not sold on CVT technology because of their potential for low mileage failure rates, and 2) All hybrids I was considering used a smaller turbo engine, which can involve more maintenance and more cost if they decide to fail.

[@simontong2954]

Its a eCVT, Not the trash CVT, totally different transmission. Only the sound heard the same.

[@avanishpatel4936]

Agree, also most dealers ask for markups for hybrid which doesn’t worth paying extra money.

[@jhonrutger3508]

I was looking at a rav4 hybrid xse vs a Subaru outback between payments and insurance it was the cheaper option even though the rav4 got better mpg it was the monthly payments and insurance that took away any savings that the rav4 boasted it was about 1000$ a year difference.

[@powerguymark]

Excellent video. Wish you would have commented on what a rarity it is to change out the brakes on a hybrid. Transmission problems are also almost unheard-of.

[@carhelpcorner]

I did mention that the brakes last 2-3 times longer. I've actually seen many old hybrids with original brakes. Pretty amazing.

[@powerguymark]

​​@@carhelpcornermy apologies you are correct sir I re-watched your video moments ago and you did mention it quite clearly I must have missed it. 😊 I enjoy your efforts on your videos. You seem to draw proper conclusions more often than most people on KZbin. Keep up the good work.

[@David-kl4kn]

Nice hob I was looking for this! 1 question remained tho, Is it still worth the price and extra mechanical complexity to go for a PHEV over a HEV if I hafta travel like 3 times a year?

[@kiwi007]

In New Zealand gas is over $3 a litre. If you are in Auckland city, where stop start driving is the default setting, something like a Toyota Aqua would work well.

[@JR-pr8jb]

Helpful discussion. I need a new car (obviously a reliable Toyota), and this is an issue.

[@saloninegi147]

I have a 2021 Prius C and I just love it. I love the technology. It's not just gas savings, but also time savings by not having to go to the pump as often, and I feel better knowing my car is that much cleaner. It does great on the highway, too: less than 5 litres per 100 km. Usually 4.5 and even less.

[@edlawrence6553]

I am driving my second hybrid. The first was a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. Never had a battery issue. In December 2019,I traded it in for a 2020 Ford Escape SE Sport Hybrid. Yes, Ford has had quality control issues recently, but I have had no major issues. I really like the car. It can operate in battery mode at speeds up to about 77 mph. My overall mpg is 41 mpg.

[@carhelpcorner]

I'm a fan of the Escape Hybrid. One of the best cars that Ford makes.

[@crimsonclover1588]

I’m going for Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Sport L 2024! Very spacious and it very practical plus it run very smoothly.

[@edsekerak1198]

I can appreciate the desire to save the planet from pollution. I bought a Honda Civic hybrid back in 2013. There are reasons I did not choose Toyota or a different brand. I did not want to drive in a car that expressed a certain political view and did not look as good at the time. I have over time went from a US brand of cars, but abandoned US brands because of reliability and the because of the gov bailout trying to make manufacturers of crappy cars survive (yes Ford did not accept the bailout money, but still makes crappy cars). So, back to the 13 civic hybrid...at the 5 year point and just after the warranty ended...the inverter went bad and was going to cost, back then $3-4k to replace (part and labor because Honda had never had that issue...ever.). Besides the inverter, when I approached the 100k miles and need to replace the spark plugs, I asked for an estimate from the dealer...the quoted between $400-500. I was shocked....one reason was that the tiny engine had 8 spark plugs instead of 4....then to make it worse....the OEM plugs were iridium spark plugs that cost 3 times as much ($35/EA vs $12/ea). Sorry....technology is great, but the cost of maintenance and repairs of said increased technology is absolutely LUDICROUS!!!!!!!!!! I bought a 2007 civic used with 87k for my teenager in 2017...6 years later it still running like a champ with almost 250k miles....replaced with spark plugs twice myself for less than $60 at each 100k mark. After Honda USA paid for the inverter and I paid for the labor, I immediately traded the hybrid back for a new 2019 civic with regular ICE. Then in 2021 bought 2009 civic for second teenager. Look...I respect Toyota and given a certain situation...like being retired and not driving much, then I would by ONLY a Toyota Hybrid...and I vote conservative. My experience is other manufacturers trying all ev and hybrids will only screw the chance to make an actual GOOD ev /hybrid because of the mentality and thinking of making money (be it the CEO, the shareholders or the union workers) vs making an actual good car that is affordable, reliable and long lasting. I love my Hondas...all five of them...which are NOT hybrids...three civics (still have the 07, 09 & 18) as well as a 10 Odyssey, and a 21 hr. I'm not opposed to helping pollute less, but not how most manufactures are making cars too expensive, too complex, and too forced down our throats.

[@SG-js2qn]

So long as the "mild hybrid" is well made and the battery/motor scheme is not expensive, it's an improved design. Gas engines are tuned to run at higher speeds, and the battery system can handle the starts.

[@alejandroestrada5213]

Definitely exploring hybrid for next vehicle

[@raymondpiovesan5903]

Good video I wish you would have talked about using CVT trans

[@ericpizarro3084]

It all depends on your driving habits. We owns a 2022 RAV4 and are getting over 45 mpg. Our second efficient car 2:17 is a Mazda Miata. We are getting an average of 30mpg. We drives over 18,000 miles per year so. Yes we will definitely save move at the of the road. 2:17

[@colinfitzgerald4332]

What I really like about my Toyota RAV4 hybrid is that there is no hunting for gears while accelerating onto the highway. The CVT gives instant response. I had a RAV4 non hybrid getting 25 mpg. My hybrid gets 39 mpg and is slightly bigger than the older model year. Not much fun to drive, but practical.

[@pasqualearnone2202]

Great piece Shari. I drove a Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid to 187,000 KM’s over four plus years and had zero issues. The brakes at the time of trading it in were still the original factory ones. On another note, what about a PHEV? Would that be a better option to bridge to a full EV? Can you do a commentary on that please?

[@carhelpcorner]

I have a video on this coming! 👍

[@pasqualearnone2202]

@@carhelpcornerThank you!

[@oskarngo9138]

Why are you Bragging about ~186K miles? ....Which is nothing... My 1990 Accord got 210K miles before I sold it and it was ~30 years old...and still running great... Hybrids should all be getting 500K to 1 million miles ...

[@BogeyTheBear]

A hybrid has a gas cap, a BEV has a charge port. A PHEV has both... ...two different fueling ports means double the effort.

[@mentezari]

Great. Thank you ❤

[@phxBird]

My first was Honda Insight Hybrid great gas saving until I hit 120k then mileage started to decline, second/current Kia Niro LX at 76k. I love to drive and put miles on my car which in turn saves me $$$ in gas and gives me lots of mileage. I don’t like the EV model yet, warranty, battery pack cost, charging network/time spent. distance/range or the cost of EV. I love my first Kia Hybrid and the cost, I may buy another new one in the future. Wouldn’t mind having an EV for in town driving but I’m not looking to spend over $10k for a dependable used EV. Thanks for your video, found it informative.

[@drup3376]

We have learned a lot about the BMW 538 plug-in hybrid and BMWs the company. We have owned one or two BMW 5 series for decades. We usually owned two four-door sedans, a pick up, and a sports car. For the sedans, we never thought twice about buying anything but a BMW 5 series. We bought a 2019 BMW 530e PHEV. Four years and three months later, the car died. We had it trucked to the BMW dealer and paid $200 diagnostic fee to determine what was wrong. After consulting with BMW NA, the dealer informed us that we would have to pay to replace the two 12 V batteries for $1700. I argued that it was highly unlikely the two 12 V batteries would die at the same time. It was likely due to failure of the high voltage drive system which charges the 12v batteries. BMW said they would not a look at the HV system until 12 V batteries were replaced. The dealer said it is not uncommon for both 12 V batteries to fail in 4-5 years. Long story short, they replaced the 12 V batteries and then found that multiple components in the high-voltage system including high voltage battery cells failed. So the 12 V batteries died because they were not being charged by the HV system. when I requested BMW pay for the 12 V batteries since they were damaged by the faulty HV system, they refused. we loved the plug-in hybrid concept, but would never consider buying a BMW with batteries again. In fact, we won’t be buying a BMW ever again based on this poor customer service. Toyota hybrids are clearly in a class above BMW when it comes to battery technology. Today we have a BEV and two ICE vehicles.

[@67daltonknox]

This cost analysis overlooks a few things. In my Mammoth condo, electricity is 40c/kWh, so the fuel cost of a Model Y Tesla in the snow for 6 months is higher than a RAV4 hybrid. To install a 240V 40A line is $2,000 and I need home owners insurance with $1,000,000 coverage, $900/year, so over 8 years that's $9,200. At the end of 8 years, the MY drive train warranty expires so it becomes worthless, so you have $50,000+ depreciation. If you use Superchargers most of the time, you can expect a $20,000 bill for a new battery. The RAV4 will go on running for many years.

[@georgew4629]

This was fun. Short trip in my hybrid suv...81mpg

[@jasond3169]

I never thought at the beginning of 2022 I would consider an absolute bargain being MSRP and no dealer fees added for a 2022 hybrid Rav 4. Also thankful it was the last month rates were 3%. Sucks to see dealers driving the price so high these days.

[@charlespollock4690]

I have a 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE. It now has 60,000 miles on it and my lifetime to date miles per gallon are 52.1 MPG. I love this car, it has been trouble-free. I drive it a lot in town and my city is relatively flat so in warm weather it gets fabulous mileage around town. I took a 1,300 mile round trip from Olympia, WA to Great Falls, Montana in June, 2023 and averaged 54 MPG on that trip while driving mountainous terrain in both Idaho and Montana. Mileage averages at 45 MPG in winter and about 52 or 53 MPH in the summer.

[@jamescummings6703]

I have a 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport, it's great on gas. Depending on where i'm going I can get 150 mpg, the lowest i've ever gotten was 41 mpg

[@Jan-qg1iy]

I suppose that for any retiree who can charge his EV at home and doesn't actually travel anywhere with it, that's the ideal automotive transportation, as maintenance costs won't be a problem. EVs seem ideally suited for suburb/city living.

[@zinstein007]

I have a 2023 RAV4 gas engine non hybrid and in mixed driving I get 6.9 l / 100 km.. That is measured over 8 k.

[@unlirise5479]

Ive bought a preowned 2016 prius echo last 2018 for 19grand. Toyota dealership wants to buy my car recently for 15g. Crazy how the depreciation was just 4k. My total gas expenses every 3 wks is $25 on average. During the 2020 lock down, I was able to get 1 full tank of gad for 2.5 months lol so yeah hybrid is always better

[@zipobob1]

I'm in Toronto Ontario, decided to buy my first ever car so I put an order on 2022 Hyundai Elantra hybrid, thinking it will be less in demand than the Corolla hybrid counter part, it has been 1.5 years and still I didn't received it. I now put deposit on 2024 VW Jetta, hopefully it will come in a month. I don't drive that much. Toyota has bigger supply issue here in Canada

[@andrewelburton1]

Hi Shari, my own experience illustrates your points. I just received a gas engine RAV4 LE five days ago, and as you know it has a fuel consumption display. Toyota says that the RAV4 gets 8.7 L/100km in the city, so I was appalled when I saw numbers like 13 L/100km in urban use with really frequent stops, even when being soft on the pedal. However, in steady highway driving at about 85 km/h, I just got 5.5 L/100km, quite a bit better than Toyota's estimate of 6.9. I wanted to buy a hybrid (and regret not doing so), but when the dealer said the wait would be 1.5-2.5 years and so could result in my winding up with a vehicle from the 6th generation's first year with all the resulting potential for bugs/quality problems, I decided that the ICE engine version with a 3-6 month wait was the way to go.

[@carhelpcorner]

The long waiting period is the only reason that hybrids don't make up the majority of sales now. Hopefully that changes, but still you made a great choice!

[@ToddTinley]

@@henryhonda8408 I was extremely picky and it took 6 months.

[@francesdinicola6669]

Sorry but 1.5 to 2.5 year wait is unacceptable. Move on to another vehicle.

[@victors.6439]

Outlander PHEV perhaps?@@francesdinicola6669

[@S.s.s_88]

im doing research if its worth going thur all that hassale to buy a hybird basically same fuel ecomny @@francesdinicola6669

[@Cloppa2000]

I don't see how town driving can be cheaper in the long run as you need to do enough out of town driving to charge the battery! If you don't do enough long journeys to charge the battery you'll end up using the combustion engine around town. E,g, if you only ever do town driving the battery will run out before it ever gets charged enough. There must be a balance point (that would be really good to know) where the minimum amount of long journeys is calculated to not run out of battery around town. It would be great to know where the balance lies, i.e. 50/50 country/town or 60/40 or whatever it is. Could you maybe look into this please? MT.

[@jeverett956]

I love my 2020 RAV4 Hybrid. I was mostly thinking about fuel efficiency when I bough it. However better fuel efficiency means better range. So I can safely drive 350-400 miles before refueling. After 45,000 miles and three years of ownership, the cost of ownership is the same as a standard internal combustion engine.

[@codincoman9019]

Think again. You didn't change the brake pads/rotors, you had no issues with the starter/generator/belts etc. And this will keep on going. The TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for hybrids is smaller than for the equivalent ICE car. My own experience is confirming such statistics. Enjoy your hybrid!

[@tails300]

Depends on what type of hybrid you buy, and the brand you choose. Not all hybrid systems are the same, some of them are convoluted and over complicated (you know which brands I’m talking about). PS I didn’t realize how many people were uninformed on their understanding of hybrid technology.

[@Dbb27]

Had to ask. What brands are you talking about?

[@montybhuller1377]

Hi I watch all your videos, I bought a Tesla but I made a mistake in like a Venza any suggestion

[@taxdad9729]

Would the insurance and property tax costs be the same for a hybrid vs gas, for a given model of car?

[@cesargarza1393]

I had insurance quotes for Rav 4 gas and hybrid and they were the same, but I guess it depends on the insurance company.

[@bLuDrGn2011]

It's highly dependent on the local laws you live in. Some places charge extra fees for owning electrified vehicles, while others don't.

[@ryanb5189]

I think I got the best deal when I bought a new Prius prime in 2020. It was discounted to $24k and then I got $5k worth of credits. Can’t be a new ultra reliable and efficient phev for $19k

[@derkies2133]

I really appreciate the L/100km conversion

[@andresweeney231]

Well thought out and good presentation. Thank you, I enjoy your reviews. You covered the major points most consider and a couple more many forget about. The financial out put is more significant when the PHEV option is factored in due to the charging station associated costs which in many instances requires major upgrade to electrical panels. As it is with most vehicles fuel consumption claims are often well off from reality, one should expect such fuel consumption claims for hybrid and distance / range claims for EV will also be exaggerated. Consequently impacting the break even or savings time frame. No one should ever trust any car dealership to be truthful and transparent. As long as car manufactures can sell record numbers of vehicles and make record profits by inflating prices, creating the high demand by controlling the low supply, with bogus claims of raw material shortage prices will not come down and the same can be said about interest rates. This said my next vehicle will be a hybrid. Cheers.

[@sprockkets]

Um, no, a phev has such a tiny battery that no one would ever need to upgrade their panel. You could charge with 120v 95% of the time every day and fill up 100%. And unlike Tesla, everyone else doesn't exaggerate their ev range.

[@ericwilliams626]

Plug in Hybrids are the answer. Toyota had it right all along.

[@sprockkets]

@ericwilliams626 Toyota just recently did plug in hybrids. They rather do hydrogen.

[@ericwilliams626]

@@sprockkets If you are talking about cars you are circa 1990. People want trucks, mini trucks, that is today. All ages want a truck with 4 doors. This needs to be a plugin Hybrid with Toyota manufactures already. That's a fact. Your hydrogen comment is not a part of this thread.

[@sprockkets]

@@ericwilliams626 No, you seem to be not understanding. First off, Toyota only made the Prius because California threatened to force EVs on ppl way, way back in the mid 90s. Second, their prime models are their only plug in hybrid, on the Prius and RAV4 which are like, came out 5 years ago for the Prius and was basically worthless. Third, no, Toyota doesn't want to go EV - they want to go hydrogen. But since everyone already knew that was stupid, they finally, half-heartedly, made an EV, one that sucks of course which is hilarious for a company making hybrids for over 25 years.

[@jkh8080]

would be great if we see a comparison of hybrid, plugin hybrid and gas.

[@renemarie1967]

Well you answered my question at 2:27. I drive 98% hwy and about a third of that is off road. Same with my husband.

[@codincoman9019]

That's funny! Do you have offroad on your highways?!? Your claim has no logic: you cannot drive 98% highway and about 1/3 to be offroad. Maybe your husband knows better 😎

[@arvindparimi6691]

I still feel it is better to wait out like for 10 yrs the prices are going to go down for hybrids and will have lot more options. Our daily driver is a honda civic(90% highway driving) so not too much worried about gas mileage at this moment.

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Awesome!

[@alfel5784]

What about cost of insurance? What about plug ins?

[@Theescapist_87]

I live in rural Canada where it takes me 20-30 minutes of nothing but highway driving to get to the grocery store. My husband and I take a 1200 km roadtrip every year to go see his family, that is also primarily highway driving in the mountains. Hybrids make zero sense for me.

[@wilsonmanch6773]

Not all people buy 50k with cash. The price diff with interest included will make it impossible to break even and I used to change new car within 5 years. It never will recover.

[@richardkirchknopf2215]

The hybrids I have been looking at also have more power with combined gas/electric than the gas only option. My gas only vehicles have very sucky fuel economy in stop and go traffic.

[@Sjrick]

I didnt know about the third party batteries. Good to know

[@dfv671]

Somebody should start a company that does third party batteries :) They will be in high demand as more and more aging hybrids

[@lionlamb432]

I fully agree with the analysis of the author of this video. I happen to own a Camry Hybrid. It drives like a regular gas version, but for sure it saves a lot of gas. It is reliable and easy to maintain. It takes less than 4 years to pay off the extra cost at the time of purchase. For the remainder of the life of this Camry, a lot less pollution and savings will continue to pile up. I fully endorse the author's analysis. Thank you.

[@josephregallis3394]

I like my 2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid because of the gas mileage and it's still using the original High Voltage Battery!

[@SampaosLim510]

Just got my corolla SE hybrid AWD and love it far!

[@robbyprice8247]

You pay more for registration, insurance and monthly payment with a hybrid. When factored into the other costs you aren’t ending up ahead of a gas car financially. Gas you pay $100/mo more in fuel but save about $100/mo from the above costs. My conclusion was that its not a meaningful number either way. Just preference.

[@ToddTinley]

My Hybrid registration is the exact same price as my ICE vehicle. But an EV has higher registration costs.

[@sprockkets]

I can save $1200 a year with an ev, even though gas here is cheaper than most of the nation. But it's not just about that, cause an ev is just so much more relaxing to drive. And they can heat instantly too in winter. I would though pay 100 , more a year for registration. Don't buy a Tesla and insurance is fine.

[@user-lm8zx9ll4j]

My ford escape 2022 PHEV average mileage is 2.0 l per 100 km. No downside to plugging in every 2nd evening.

[@jsc5590]

I purchased a 2024 Lexus NX350H for the SAME price as the non-hybrid (turbo) version…I’m getting 40MPG (using regular octane gas) and couldn’t be happier. The non-hybrid is a bit faster (.2 sec going from 0-60), and has a traditional transmission, but this was a no-brainer to get double the MPG with the same Lexus reliability/fit and finish. Thanks again for your content!!

[@jeziahchevalier9012]

I have a 2022 Toyota van hybrid it gets 41mpg average on trips and 36 to 40 in town my wife also has a 2015 Prius and she gets 51mpg average in town and 45mpg doing 70mph on the highway The van also has direct fuel injection and variable valve timing which increases acceleration when the battery charge is low

[@katet3562]

Hybrid cars need to be driven regularly, if you don’t drive regularly the battery dies and you need to put a trickle boost on your battery in between driving.

[@kennethz4466]

How regular does it need? Like how many miles a day or week in order to charge the battery?

[@marydevera5765]

I'll stick with fuel efficient gas engine. The 15 to 20 thousand markup for hybrid killed it.

[@dallasbrat81]

are PHEVs coming to North American soon ?

[@robwilliams6219]

I drive a Toyota Corolla hybrid and love it. It’s the cheapest car I have owned but the best.

[@MechayaAlta]

Hybrid cars are being marked up over msrp or have long waits. We are a 2 car family with a 2022 Nissan Leaf for our town car and a 2023 Subaru Outback for our road trip car. For us this is a perfect hybrid family fleet.

[@bawhitham]

Thanks, Informative, with a good explanation of advantages.

[@modernsoccer1860]

Hybrid, my 2020 crv hybrid averages 38 mpg and it only cost about 3k more than the gasoline plus its very quiet at low speeds because of the hybrid power and perfect for town drives

[@zeljkodjukic5889]

The best hybrids are tòyota

[@gazlondonboy2185]

Honda because they don't have a CVT gearbox.

[@mosadik9755]

@@gazlondonboy2185?!

[@NoZenith]

Kia Niro would beg to differ... and it's a dual clutch so no cvt 😉

[@glennywheny]

😅

[@LivingInAnInverseReality]

Um, everyone knows that

[@thedungeon1288]

My 2002 Prius was awesome. However, eventually the battery died over 200 K. Than I bought my parents 2006 Prius when it already had 190 k miles. We had to get a refurbished battery for about 1500 dollars at 200 K that only last for about 20 k miles. I will say that besides burning oil and having to change battery, they never broke down.

[@keithwalters1389]

Hybrid batteries often have very long warranties. The gas engine works less with Hybrid assistance. I've bought Hybrids since 2008 and my family bought the first Prius in our area in 2001. Yet I'm looking forward to hydrogen powered vehicles and appropriate charging facilities.

[@toddsmith1617]

But will the batteries they make today last as long as the ones in the past?

[@henryhonda8408]

Toyota warranties the hybrid batteries for 10 years and I believe 160,000 miles.

[@georgew4629]

We have a hybrid and 6 times driving 15 miles from work to home got 90mpg. It averages 70mpg commuting to work. At 3.25/gal works out to about $500/yr.

[@josephchandiyangana5859]

Hello. What make and model do you have? Thanks.

[@georgew4629]

2017 ioniq hybrid. Epa 58mpg but it can do better

[@mnn1265]

Gas is nearly $6/gal on CA so that would double to nearly $1k/yr.

[@CalStressReliefCnter]

Excellent video May I whisper... that researching the environmental impact is perhaps greater than mentioned. 1) The mining of lithium often uses child labor 2) Disposal of a lithium battery is disposing a toxic waste. Hopefully we will have even better options to choose from in the not too distant future. With appreciation, Me 👍

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

It takes a special person to believe that any of this is about the environment. And even more special if they think the EV revolution will do anything positive for the environment.

[@davidcheung8595]

@@Ricky-mo6mv I strongly believe he/she is so special that he/she even writes and clicks the keyboard with left hand.

[@sprockkets]

Mining cobalt is bad, but not all batteries for evs use cobalt. Plus, we recycle batteries, right now. We do that because they are very valuable. And if you think mining is bad, guess what drilling for oil and natural gas does for the environment....

[@sprockkets]

​@@Ricky-mo6mvadvocate for getting rid of car dependency, watch strong towns or not just bikes channel. Until then unfortunately, I'm going cheap ev.

[@javelinXH992]

About 70% of the worlds cobalt comes from the DRC and about 20% from the unregulated small mines - about 15% of global supply. That may be a small percentage but adult workers conditions in the other mines isn’t up to western standards either. It is believed up to 40,000 children work in the unregulated sector. It is not just cobalt though, the DRC is important for copper, tin, gold and diamonds and the same issues apply to those commodities. In fact there are no cobalt mines in the DRC, it is a co-product of copper mining. Both are normally extracted together, though some mines are copper only. The DRC is the fourth largest copper producer at about 8% of global supply.

[@edwinbrown3303]

Well done

[@chukwumaosita5104]

I drive 40km to and fro work, so about 80-90km daily Mostly on the motorway doing 120-140 for 25mins of my drive and a bit of traffic for the remaining 10-15mins I am torn between getting a Citrone EC4 full electric, or a BMW plug in hybrid or just a normal gas car Any advice on what options to consider

[@theadvocate4698]

I have been wondering about tthe durabilty of the koreans hybrid system vs the toyota system, i know that the koreans use a HSG belt and a transmission as opposed to the toyota e-cvt...any owner of past years models to chime in on that?

[@robfelts8076]

Following.

[@tails300]

I’ve been on Reddit groups and from what I read Hyundais hybrid system has had issues, but is that really a surprise?

[@jreagins1]

On the maintenance, since the gas engine doesn't run all the time, you don't need things like oil changes as often.

[@user-ug2ub9wf4q]

My 2009 Prius uses 5.1 L/100 klm no matter city or country driving. I travel to work 820 klm on a 7/7 roster

[@ShutterKnack]

My 2010 Toyota Auris / Corolla 1.6L 6 speed gets 5.2L / 100km countryside with motorway and city driving. I'm driving conservatively though.