Why Not to Buy a Hybrid Car

[@scottykilmer]

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[@marklepka7994]

Same to you Scott

[@aaqibali7714]

Happy Memorial Day to you as well!

[@MrLM002]

You should use the correct vehicle icons for the comparisons. For example you call a Chevy Bolt a PHEV. A Chevy Volt would have been an actual Plug in hybrid.

[@geldtas216]

God bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸please know that we won’t always be free china is pure evil and satanic, more today then they have ever been😔 pray for the citizens there and the whole world. China wants control and everyone to be their slaves, it’s sad but research it for your self china control media everywhere in the world please don’t be blind, we have to fight for the country as all our veterans have in the past. I’ll die for my country to remain free. 🇺🇸💪

[@JoseManuel-bm8uy]

Help. My car jerks at low rpm when it shift to 2nd gear. Automatic transmission.

[@farmecologist3395]

We have two hybrids in the family fleet....a 2010 Prius liftback with 130K and a 2012 Prius V with 160K. Absolutely no major problems whatsoever so far. Very little maintenance required as well...other than oil changes every 10K and lubing the brake caliper sliding pins ( because the pads never seem to wear out due to the regen braking ! ).

[@jtroueche1980]

I've owned two Prius as well, I"ve got a 2017 now, my 2009 got totaled with 180,000 miles, have never ever had a problem with either.

[@Ecuador006]

@@jtroueche1980 ok JNA

[@Russell-rc6qq]

What is "regen" braking? Please explain.

[@Nckolas20]

My first car should have been a Prius. Was driving a 05 Ford Focus that seemed to constantly have issues

[@VuLe-qn4gu]

@@Russell-rc6qq car uses the energy while braking to recharge the battery

[@max4377]

I'm on my second Camry Hybrid. The first one averaged 43 mpg, with no loss of performance, city driving, or the open road. No mechanical problems. The Camry I drive now is a 2020 Hybrid 30,000 miles so far no issues and gets 52/54 mpg. It's the way to go.

[@KaranSingh-kp3io]

how’s it been?

[@Truthh4040]

How is maintenance cost ?

[@kickerbeat]

Just bought a 2021 sienna and it’s our first hybrid car! We love the fuel economy compared to our old Durango. plus the acceleration is a lot better than we expected especially in sport mode! It’s no race car but it’s borderline fun to drive.

[@charlespratt8663]

Millions of cab drivers cant be wrong about the Prius.

[@unvcht5046]

I’m a cab driver and I have a 2012 hybrid Ford Escape it’s currently on 721k miles changed the hybrid battery once for $600 on 450k miles (of course not from the dealer) and I have well maintained this car. Changed all the fluids and all the shocks brakes exc. you do it this way and your car will last a long time. I’m trying to reach a million miles on this and I will make a video. The best way to buy a reliable car is to see what the taxis are using.

[@gmfitzg]

@@thisnametooktolong wtf are you talking about? Learn proper English because you are all over the place.

[@bullbear3345]

@@gmfitzg You better shutup, i completely understand him.

[@RandyTWester]

@@thisnametooktolong i'm afraid I don't see what that has to do with hybrid cars. Why would you make less money?

[@seagie382]

bold to assume

[@jd-py5nm]

wife and I own a prius prime as our primary vehicle. Most of the year we use EV mode for shopping and commuting etc. but its nice being able to use the ICE when needed and especially long distances. We can drive from our house to see family in california 640 miles without stopping for fuel!

[@unvcht5046]

I’m a cab driver and I have a 2012 hybrid Ford Escape it’s currently on 721k miles changed the hybrid battery once for $600 on 450k miles (of course not from the dealer) and I have well maintained this car. Changed all the fluids and all the shocks brakes exc. you do it this way and your car will last a long time. I’m trying to reach a million miles on this and I will make a video. The best way to buy a reliable car is to see what the taxis are using.

[@HorizonMatter]

Does your Prius Prime have the ability to switch from EV and ICE by your own controls? Or, do you just wait for the battery to be depleted to switch to ICE?

[@rustyscupper2936]

How many Klbs can it tow????

[@aronfaine9457]

@@HorizonMatter the Prius prime has the ability to switch between EV only, EV auto (which engages the ICE when needed for supplemental power and extra cabin heating), HV (which drives like a normal Prius, engine off at a stop and it gets rolling with electric then switched to ICE straight into high gear) and finally CHG mode (which keeps the engine on to charge the battery up to 80% and keep it there to save it for city driving) There is no way to force the engine to be the only thing that drives the wheels. It's either electric only, or a mix of electric and engine. Sometimes the engine just makes power for the electric motors, and sometimes the engine drives the wheels itself. Also note that the Prius Prime does have electric cabin heating but it's weak, needs a warm engine to rapidly heat the cabin, then electric can be used to maintain.

[@jd-py5nm]

@@HorizonMatter we can switch

[@mostmost1]

I own a Prius prime and it's great. I work 25 miles away from my home. I plug it in once I get to work for free. In the winter I only get 22 miles until the gas engine kicks in. In the summer about 27 miles. I fill the tank up every three weeks and it's still not fully empty. It plugs in to a standard plug at my home and at work. About 5 hours to charge fully. The money I save on gasoline covers half the cost of my car note. I was paying $200 a month at best on gas. I'm paying $30 a month for gas now and the note is $330 on a 2017 Prius Prime. Even if I drive with the gas motor I get 60 mpg.

[@thomasowens6041]

Anyone want to buy a premium fuel only Buick? I'm going hybrid!

[@lewtoncole]

I'm on my 4th Prius and never a problem with any of them. My newest one consistently gives me 60 mpg!

[@xporter7799]

4th?

[@mattmag8776]

@@xporter7799 right me must lease or that’s embarrassing unless he’s 80

[@henryhonda8408]

At this time of year I've been getting 50 mpg on my 2020 Rav4 XSE hybrid..... not too shabby for a car its size. Mixture of city and light highway (under 55 mph). I get close to 600 miles on a tankful (14.5 gallon tank). I don't take a chance when it shows near empty and I only put in about 12 gallons of fuel. Toyota does this on purpose so no one runs out of fuel which could cause engine damage.

[@henryhonda8408]

Bottom line..... I still get 50 mpg.

[@lewtoncole]

Hey, I’m only 79!😎

[@wolfden125]

You can drive a Prius Prime all day everyday and never plug in and get better mpg than most anything . You can also charge it with the gas engine although that’s not the most efficient way to charge . It’s a great option for many people who spend a lot of time in town . Another plus is reliability over gas engines . No belts or starters , alternators to replace . Brakes last extremely long time and you probably only change oil once a year .

[@electrictroy2010]

The Prius has a starter (the electric motor) and an alternator (called a DC-DC converter but serves the same function). Oil change interval is 10,000 miles just like any other car….. and your car has no belts but Gen 1 and 2 priuses had belt-driven accessories

[@odontomatix]

I have a 2018 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid which I bought new with a Hyundai extended warranty to 10 years/100,000 miles. The battery has a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser. I drive mostly a 10 minute-each-way round trip on combined city/highway streets, nearly every day. Occasionally a 55-minute-each-way highway trip; a few times/year on 4-5 hour trips at freeway speeds. I average 60 mpg, but on one of those long trips I got 70 mpg. On fillup, the car has range of 550 to 650 miles on its tank of 11.5 gallons of gasoline. I like the car's instrument/controls layout which is like a conventional car, not with the instruments/display in the center but rather in front of the driver, unlike some other hybrids and BEVs I've seen. It has lots of technology including side-scan radar to warn about oncoming vehicles while backing out of a blind parking spot. The car cost me, including the extended warranty, tax, and registration, only $26,000 out the door. For my situation, this was the best choice.

[@Nckolas20]

Recently got a 2012 Prius Plug-In. Loving it so far. EV mode is great for short trips (10 miles). Worst fuel efficiency I get, even on the highway, is 55MPG. Usually I fill my tank once a month.

[@gregm9773]

I purchased a 2021 Red Prius XLE and I love it to death. It’s no the plug in and you are correct it can only go about a mile or so on battery before the gas engine kicks in again. But I have owned the car now for three months and I’ve only put gas in it three times. I basically fill it up once a month. And it’s a Toyota so I don’t worry about a thing with that car.

[@unvcht5046]

I’m a cab driver and I have a 2012 hybrid Ford Escape it’s currently on 721k miles changed the hybrid battery once for $600 on 450k miles (of course not from the dealer) and I have well maintained this car. Changed all the fluids and all the shocks brakes exc. you do it this way and your car will last a long time. I’m trying to reach a million miles on this and I will make a video. The best way to buy a reliable car is to see what the taxis are using.

[@baronvonjo1929]

@@unvcht5046 I am very impressed that that car made it to 700k. A family friends Escape's transmission crapped out at 70k

[@unvcht5046]

@@baronvonjo1929 rough driving and not taking care of it. I did a transmission flush every 30,000 miles, coolant flush every 50k, differential change every 100k same with brake fluid. Escape has an electric steering so no need to change fluid on that. But if it did I would have changed it. I have changed shocks new rotors every 100k as well even if it didn’t need them and many of other things. As a taxi driver your car is your bread so you have to take care of it.

[@unvcht5046]

@@baronvonjo1929 I get it waxed and detailed often I put a rust spray under the car so it doesn’t rust. If you drive this car you would think it had less than 50k on it lol

[@BralexAir]

@@unvcht5046 Sounds like it has gone so well because you service it according to the recommended schedule, not necessarily because it's a well-built car. If you baby anything it will last! Most people don't change their diffs at the recommended intervals and wait for them to break which causes wear elsewhere. Heck, most people don't even do a transmission flush till a light pops up or their mechanic tells them it is due.

[@gene4390]

I live out in the country and driving to the nearest city for anything is about 80 miles round trip. It's expensive in gas and puts a lot of miles on the car. I bought a 2017 Bolt EV with 39k miles for $16k which has a range of 230-250 miles. I installed a level 2 charger in my house garage for $300 (wire and everything). Everyone is fixated on one car being "best". But instead I got two cars and use each for what EACH does best. I use my Bolt EV as my daily driver for any trips less than 230 miles. Charge times at home take 2-4 hours average. The Bolt can get 500k-1m miles if you take good care of the battery (don't store it where it will overheat) which is great value/mile. Saves me thousands on gas. For my ocasional out of state run I take my Toyota Prius with it's good gas mileage, 500+ mile range, and durable engine. My Bolt EV saves a LOT of miles on my Prius so it can be saves for the long hauls. You see don't fuss over what car will be BEST for everything! Buy used cars at a good price and get 2 cars for what they are best at and if one breaks you have a backup! Food for thought.

[@FalkinerTim]

One other advantage with having a an electric car in addition to a petrol car is that, if there is a shortage of petrol, you are still mobile. In Australia we have gone from ten oil refineries to three and even those have a limited life. Petrol is getting increasingly expensive and the price is fluctuating, depending on supply.

[@gene4390]

@@FalkinerTim Yeah I have a small solar setup out back that can charge my car in a pinch. :)

[@mazinalansari88]

That's extra cost to have on another car. The money could be invested else where. Not sure how did you calculate the money you are able to save by having two cars from almost dame category.

[@FalkinerTim]

@@mazinalansari88 Our second car is my wife's car . I would sell it but she will not let me.

[@donsachse]

The problem is paying for the insurance on two cars.

[@jabbalito3787]

I love a good V8 but damn driving a hybrid in heavy city traffic is amazing

[@chrisvldz]

Quiet as a mouse + no exhaust going in your window

[@unvcht5046]

I’m a cab driver and I have a 2012 hybrid Ford Escape it’s currently on 721k miles changed the hybrid battery once for $600 on 450k miles (of course not from the dealer) and I have well maintained this car. Changed all the fluids and all the shocks brakes exc. you do it this way and your car will last a long time. I’m trying to reach a million miles on this and I will make a video. The best way to buy a reliable car is to see what the taxis are using.

[@timsteinkamp2245]

@@unvcht5046 All cars need shocks brake and tires. One battery good deal. What fluids and what about motor and transmission? Not windshield.

[@henrik1743]

I have to agree, so much cars so no point in having big engines if you drive in rush hour anymore.

[@Alexzw92]

just wait till you drive a Tesla in traffic, autopilot is amazing.

[@koonbeast]

i have to travel several hundred miles in my car very rarely, so im really glad i got the standard hybrid for when i do. scotty helped me make that decision almost 2 years ago. ended up getting toyota corolla 2020 hybrid. sure there's a lot of electronic parts, but i needed a vehicle that would take care of me instead of the other way around.

[@TheHawkOverCleveland]

I have a 2021 Toyota highlander hybrid, I use it as a daily highway and city commuter and love it! Gets the gas mileage of a small economy car but with the space of a three row crossover! Loaded up for about 50k, well worth the money! Toyota has the hybrid business mastered!

[@TeslaRules1856]

We got the Honda CR-V hybrid and mostly use it for local/city driving. Its a great vehicle so far and saving money on gas. Extra bonus is that the CR-V hybrid uses the more reliable 2.0L Naturally aspirated Honda engine instead of the 1.5 L turbo in the regular models - plus it has no transmission.

[@PrincessAww]

I love how you talked about the volt but actually showed an image of a bolt which is a fully electric car

[@rickysulimowicz4158]

I know I see that naming convention cause confusion all the time, Chevy should have picked names that wern't so similar

[@danmarjenka6361]

@Ricky Sulimowicz I agree. Speaking of names......for their first electric car, why didn't Ford resurrect "Futura?" It's one of their old model names, and it would have been perfect. Instead we get a 4-door Mustang. WTF!!!

[@mikol.douglas]

I have nearly 200k miles on a first generation 2012 Toyota Plug In Prius… first gen tech is always a gamble, but this car has been GREAT! I only have a 7 mile commute, round-trip, so it’s all electric during the week, then hybrid mode for weekend road trips. Great car - still runs, handles, and functions like new.

[@themeach011]

That's a great story. I bought a Tesla and where I live I can not use it for some trips we take cuz there's no chargers. I love it but it could not be the only vehicle I owned right now.

[@Andi25259]

I have a 3rd generation 2010 Prius

[@mikol.douglas]

@themeach011 Tesla is quickly building up their charging infrastructure though, so in time…

[@themeach011]

@@mikol.douglas yes they are adding chargers all the time. Unfortunately in Canada the only emphasis was placed on getting a coast to coast network which they did and if you are going east or west you are in business. The only issue is if u want to go north or south there is no chargers yet. But I knew that when I bought it.

[@slothypunk]

I have a first generation of Hyundai Ioniq

[@axentic]

Driving a hybrid... and loving it!!!

[@standupmoto]

👍 I’m on my second Hybrid over a 10 year period and have found it to be the best of both worlds, it’s super fuel efficient both city and country (where I live) I have covered in that time 460k Kms ((285k mls) with an average petrol (gas) usage of 4.8 ltrs per 100 Kms (49 mpg US) This is in Australia 🇦🇺 with much of that being during extreme heat, for my money hybrid is the way to go at this stage but as more charging options start to appear plug in hybrid would make sense, just my thoughts. ps (both my vehicles have been Toyota’s)

[@unvcht5046]

I’m a cab driver and I have a 2012 hybrid Ford Escape it’s currently on 721k miles changed the hybrid battery once for $600 on 450k miles (of course not from the dealer) and I have well maintained this car. Changed all the fluids and all the shocks brakes exc. you do it this way and your car will last a long time. I’m trying to reach a million miles on this and I will make a video. The best way to buy a reliable car is to see what the taxis are using.

[@namvet1968]

@@unvcht5046 Interesting. What would the dealer have charged for new battery?

[@unvcht5046]

@@namvet1968 and arm and a leg. Only idiots go to dealers to get stuff done. Find a auto shop that recharge/replace hybrid batteries. Depending on the car you have popular or not if it will be cheap or not. Escapes have very cheap parts because so many out there

[@8a41jt]

@@namvet1968 Go buy the cells, *not the entire battery* (framework, cooling (if the mfr has any brains), and cells). Anybody with a volt/ohmmeter can test for bad cells & replace them for *a lot* less money than a brand new battery assembly.

[@namvet1968]

@@8a41jt Good info.

[@atoyotnumber1aguilas641]

Bought a 2019 Toyota Prius on may 19 of 2019 brand new and I have 210012 miles i replaced the front brakes at 194000 miles that’s all I have replaced so far not even air filter! And I should have around 50 thousand miles more but I got sick and I didn’t drive it for almost 5 months! The Prius are simply the best! I drove to Portland Oregon driving average of 80 miles on hour and I got average of 42 miles to a gallon! Toyota overall the best automobile company of the world!!!

[@josephhall1241]

Agree, Toyota Hybrids and Toyota cars in general.

[@asmodiusjones9563]

I have a 2017 Prius that I love, but your post doesn’t make sense. How could you have put over 200,000 miles on it in two years, most of which was during the pandemic? Also, the air filter costs about $20 and takes thirty seconds to replace, why not just replace it? Also, please check your hybrid battery air filter.

[@atoyotnumber1aguilas641]

Now I have 257828 miles

[@ianpobanz12]

If They could make a plug-in hybrid that has 100 miles of electric range then that would be the tipping point! Absolute perfect combination of both worlds!

[@jerryjay6688]

You right, I guess those smart engineers are close to a new efficient battery technology, it will be possible very soon for sure...respect to all those smart engineers...

[@faustin289]

You didn't follow the video or what?! The bigger the battery, the more the dead weight. The whole thing thus becomes inefficient.

[@riot7521]

@@faustin289 solid-state batteries have potential to work around that.

[@dnodoz1753]

Same here! Need 100 miles for daily commute!

[@moon_wobble7782]

While longer range would be important, with the engine, transmission, gas tank and additional battery, you lose a lot of space. i looked at the fusion a few years back and the trunk was tiny and the gas mileage wasn't enough to make up for the compromise.

[@RedstatesRtrash]

Prius prime is literally the most ideal car to own, dead reliable, smooth ride and operation and amazing gas mileage and enough ev range to be used

[@shawnstube7979]

I have a 2010 Honda Insight, loves this car!!!! The battery is still going strong, and it's really easy to get up to 60 mpg, we've had no major issues, just regular oil changes

[@josephjdesouza]

I owned an plug-in hybrid car for several years. It was not tuned for performance like Tesla cars, so acceleration was terrible but the gas mileage was exceptional. Typically seeing 50-60 mpg was very nice on the wallet. The car was very dependable in general and had few design flaws other than the occasional software glitch. I wish the vehicle was able to get battery upgrades. If my car had a 50-75 battery range instead of the 25-30 miles, it would cover most of my driving needs. In total my car's gas/electric range often topped 600 miles from at 14 gallon gas tank. It seems that the manufacturers are not in the business of offering battery capacity upgrades as new energy dense batteries appear, much like newer cell phones have seen the loss of removable batteries compartments. I think this would help the energy conservation and environmental cause but I see why manufacturers do it, they need to create a need to upgrade.

[@pauld315]

I have owned all 3 and I honestly believe that the hybrid car is the best option of these 3. Sure it may only get a mile or 2 by battery alone but at least with the Toyota technology, it is rare that the car actually ever runs just on electric unless you are a a very low speed. The intelligent computers aboard the Toyotas do a great job choosing which engine to use and keeping the batteries charged. A PHEV is the worst choice. I had a BMW PHEV and would get about 18 miles of all electric driving before it switched over to the gas engine. The battery pack took space away from the trunk and gas tank. I could only put about 10 gallons of gas into it. Unless you are somebody who drives less than 20 miles a day, stay away. The extra money you pay for a PHEV is not worth it. The BEV cars do not perform anywhere near what is advertised in terms of range when you are on the highway. This essentially makes them useless for long trips. For example, with my VW ID.4 I left my house in Ocala Florida to go to Ft Lauderdale. I wanted to arrive at the hotel with at least 50% battery and I was at 100% battery when I left Ocala. I had to stop 2 times on my way down to charge. I don't like letting the battery get below 20% because you might get to a charging station that is down and then you have to go somewhere else. With an effective range of about 160 miles when you charge to 100% and stop between 20 and 30% you are forced to charge to 100% when you stop. Charging up to 80% gives you decent charging speeds but when you go above to 80 to get to 100 it slows considerably. Plan on spending an hour at the charging station. That added 2 hours to our trip each way. So, if you are the kind of driver who only drives less than 150 miles a day and you have a decent L2 charger at home, this is a good car for you. You will need a regular gas car or hybrid or rent a car when you want to go on long trips though if you own a BEV

[@tylergodefroy8713]

or you picked the bmw

[@kyle-qw5yx]

I can tell you first hand that you'll still absolutely get better mpg at highway speeds with a hybrid than you would the standard version. Not really a downside. Also Plug in Hybrids still operate the same as a normal hybrid when the battery runs out. The engine/brakes/coasting will still charge it. You will still get improved fuel economy.

[@electrictroy2010]

Depends what your “normal” car looks like. I bought a 3-cylinder Ford Focus that averages 60 MPG on the highway .

[@kyle-qw5yx]

@@electrictroy2010 You mean the FWD model with a combined rating of 31mpg, and 38 on the highway?

[@alkaholic4848]

If you do 100 miles on the motorway/highway, the electric motor and batteries wouldn't contribute anything, so I don't see how that would be more economical than a none-hybrid diesel equivalent, as diesels are more economical than petrol.

[@kyle-qw5yx]

@@alkaholic4848 The battery and electric motor both run at highway speeds. I don't know who told you they don't.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

@@kyle-qw5yx Don't you just love claims of people that say they get 50% or higher gas mileage than the best claim of the manufacturer?

[@robertthurman1336]

I have a 2013 Lexus CT200h. We love it! The only issue that came up was the hybrid battery went out at 72k miles and the warranty fully covered a replacement so now I have a 2018 hybrid battery in it. It has 105k miles now and it works perfectly. The warranty on Toyota/Lexus batteries are 150,000 so they obviously are confident with their longevity that theyre willing to put that kind of warranty on it.

[@raphaelrodrigues1645]

For me, a PHEV is the best choice. Since the battery is smaller than a BEV battery, you can charge it overnight on a conventional charger. Also, some PHEVs can behave just like HEVs so, you get better gas mileage and, also, drive longer distances on pure electricity. I personally see a PHEV as a HEV that allows you to charge the battery directly.

[@8a41jt]

I think I caught Scotty in a mis-statement. You do NOT have to recharge the traction battery (the big one that makes it a PHEV *hybrid)* from grid current. It generates its own recharging juice from a switched MG, just like other hybrids do. That little 25-mile battery, well, yeah ... but that's not to say you gotta pour in Tesla-range kWh to make the car run.

[@cmambro5]

Plug-in Hybrid seems like the way to go. Best of both worlds. Looking to buy the 2022 Lexus NX 450+

[@mello5207]

Scotty uploads: *world peace is established*

[@cowman876]

I am pooping

[@N9neLiner]

@@cowman876 same actually

[@spanglish04]

@@N9neLiner same

[@maseo9877]

Same

[@carolbabb7875]

@@cowman876 Well, you are part cow.

[@land7776]

After 4+ years with my Kia Niro, I'm really happy with it. I have 52.5 MPG overall, which includes moderate winters when the MPG goes down. When I was comparing cars, I found it was ~the same price as a Honda HR-V, Mazda 3, mid-level Honda Civic, and the lowest level Prius. But much more comfortable than those, and included Autonomous Engine Braking, which none of the others did. No problems with it at all, and I save hundreds per year on gas. Anyone who has a long commute, or drives for Uber, it seems like a no brainer to drive a hybrid..

[@victors.6439]

need more research, 10-15 years marks. 4 years is inconclusive

[@land7776]

@@victors.6439 well, it's been 6.5 years now, I've had no problems at all, and still the same MPG, so I conclude I'm happy with it!

[@DJDekgit]

I bought a 2021 sonata hybrid to use as my daily instead of my 04 wrx wagon. I was getting up to 20mpg with my wrx, even with economic driving, because its modified. But the sonata is getting me a low of 45 mpg even with spirited driving. With a real average of 48-50mpg since most of my driving for work is highway. I spend under half as much in gas, $255 premium vs $120 regular. It's also more comfortable for longer commutes that are up to 5.5hrs one way. I'm happy with it, 192hp combined it still feels zippy below 50mph with the electric torque.

[@raymondreiff8170]

Sounds like a Great choice with the distance your having to drive, I only drive 15 miles to work, I use to drive over 30 miles one way hybrids at that time saved me at lot of $🤓👍

[@DJDekgit]

@Potato it's pretty much the same numbers. Though only the base model camry gets the higher mpg. The sonata is a better interior though. On the camry I don't like how narrow the a pillars come into the fov.

[@lostepisode3]

Did you think about how long you have to drive your new car to compensate for the price of ur new car a very long time hahaha

[@raymondreiff8170]

@@lostepisode3 If you did what I did stopped driving a v8 Not a very long time, I saved alot when I switched to Hybrids back when I drove 70miles a day minimum, It's easy to figure out from about 17mpg to over 50mpg at over $3.00 a gallon at the time😅

[@DJDekgit]

@@lostepisode3 It's a car I wouldn't be upset with keeping 10+ years depending on repairs. It's still less costly than fixing my wrx and putting the mileage on it that it's already so high It's more likely to have a costly repair anyway. Yea its expensive but I was at the point that if I'm spending the money I'm getting something that I don't hate.

[@ericl.winter3622]

We have a 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid, which Ford discontinued making in 2018. We love it! Fill it up once a month. So perfect for in town driving, and decent on the highway as well. The read out tells us our average is 40.6 miles a gallon, but we’ve often gotten up to 58 mpg depending on the drive.

[@RangerRickTV]

Hey Scotty, can you make a video explaining why electric cars are worst for the environment than gas cars?

[@cesarvazquez4234]

Yes pls

[@cesarvazquez4234]

No

[@jasonw165]

I have a 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid. I regularly get 41 mpg on the highway. I just drove 420 miles from San Angelo, TX to El Paso, TX @ 80 mph on the interstate. I averaged 41 mpg for the trip. Even at 80 mph, I was in electric mode for more than a mile at a time. The best I’ve done, is 44 mpg at 75 mph from work, which is a 60 mile commute.

[@OnTheAir]

Very happy with the 3 Prius vehicles we have owned. We particularly like the Prius v wagon model, no longer made.

[@collinsmith2568]

I’ve got a 2012 V, first year made. 230,000, still going strong. I like it, just a lil slow is all

[@kylewillis9174]

@@collinsmith2568 “a little”

[@Central-Scrutinizer]

Wagons are awesome. Especially sport wagons.

[@brianlee7738]

@@collinsmith2568 I'm guessing it's a Four or a Five.

[@Toyeboy89]

I have a 2013 Prius C one just hit 100k miles.

[@SSModi852]

PHEV is the way to go. Many companies are doing research on batteries. BEVs will depreciate like cell phones based on new better battery technologies coming out.

[@deepcow]

I’m not giving up my 2020 Tacoma unless it’s for a flying car.

[@codysmith9813]

Flying cars would be sweet!

[@EclipseMints08]

You don't have to. Just don't cry about gas prices.

[@bhumphries1360]

I already preordered my flying car.

[@adamsmith2683]

@@EclipseMints08 or you can vote for the lower gas prices 😉😉😉

[@triparadox.c]

@@codysmith9813 Introducing: The Oppressor Mk.2

[@petermoxness4014]

I bought a Toyota Rav 4 Prime recently because my son had a plug in Prius. Wow, what a vehicle the Rav is! 1000km range (600 mi) ,and more power , and out of the hole acceleration than my last 20 yrs of vehicles ,including many v 8s , a v 6 , and a turbo 4 . My blend of EV/ gas mileage is 3L/100 km , or about 80 mpg ! 302 hp from this boxy SUV makes for a real sleeper on the street . Such a great invention, highly recommend !

[@averagejoesbackyardgarden2249]

Totally love it when I dust performance sedans from a stoplight with my unassuming soccer mom mobile.

[@mcdowelltw]

For the sake of economy and performance, the plug-in hybrid appears to be the best option.

[@ShockDiamonds]

Bought a Hybrid Gas-Electric w/manual:stick. LOVE IT! No problems with either drive train. 70,000 miles so far.

[@mattgt5000]

My preference is the PHEV vehicles. It's got the convenience of a electric and also excellent mileage per gallon. It also gives you a option of using both electric and gasoline engine, so you need not worry about range, distance etc.

[@DynamiteChannelist]

I think one downside is how hard they’ve become to find. You usually end up on a waiting list for them. 3 different Toyota dealers in Houston, Texas told me that to get my hands on a Toyota RAV4 Prime, I’d be on a looooong waiting list- that it’s easier to just go buy a Tesla. I was like, “okay, what about a regular RAV4 hybrid?” He pulled up 4 search results just in their own lot.

[@mattgt5000]

@@DynamiteChannelist Absolutely right sir.

[@DynamiteChannelist]

@@mattgt5000 All three offer great pros and reasonable cons. If I could, I’d buy a Plug-In Hybrid, as well. But realistically, I’m okay with a regular Hybrid, too. It’s the closest to a normal car-owning experience, and I’m all right with that.

[@mattgt5000]

@@DynamiteChannelist You can go for a regular hybrid, if that's your preference.

[@kevinbrown1368]

As a two car family, we have a CMax hybrid we love and tend to use most of the time and an older larger rust free Taurus X that refuses to die (200k miles) for those long trips when we absolutely need the space plus it can tow a small closed top cargo trailer which the CMax isn't rated to do. My next car will likely be another hybrid or possibly a PHEV depending how the technologies develop and how much they cost.

[@backtoasimplelife]

We have the '14 Cmax Energi PHEV which we bought new. Still loving it.

[@cp-chipheo9528]

Scotty should be on discovery channel. His presentation is so professional and enjoyable to me.

[@georgeorwell4534]

Agreed, it’s second to none.

[@Cichlid_Visuals]

discovery channel is trash now-adays, they dont deserve scotty.

[@bigpapa4755]

@@Cichlid_Visuals 😂😂😂

[@bigpapa4755]

@@Cichlid_Visuals he deserves their money

[@lamper2]

@@roof8978 HUH? Why would you think that? are you wishing for a lawsuit?

[@rrdonovan1]

Just got my Tesla Model 3 two months ago. As our weekend and one day during the week car, I have easily saved over $100.00 a month in fuel. That was at $2.00 a gallon. So now I rotate between my Wrangler, Fiat 500L, VW Tiguan, and Model 3, and am very happy with the results.

[@tomkoester3322]

We had a Prius for 10 years. Unfortunately a ground hog crawled under the hood ate the wires and shorted the inverter... which was a $8000 claim ! yikes It was never the same afterwards... random CAN bus errors preventing shifting into drive temporally at start up. Now if I see a ground hog when driving I just say speed bump !!!!

[@josephdebes3060]

Someone at Toyota thought that making the wiring harnesses out of a soy (yes) bean derivative would be more environmentally friendly….I solved the critter under the hood problem with mint extract on a few strategical placed rayon “cotton” balls solved the problem (mint scent irritates the sensitive noses of rodents)…..see Scotty’s prior video!

[@sistermoomoo]

This happened to me -- Prius worked beautifully. Was hoping to get another 100k out of it, but a mouse got in and ate through the wires! PS no amount of peppermint oil helped -- had to set traps to get rid of the critter.

[@hampopper3150]

2005 prius still going strong 44 city 52 highway. People say that the battery in the car is expensive but paying $1500 to replace it yourself will give you 10 more years and 200k more miles of use. Also used parts on it is relay cheap to.

[@dpajc056]

Chevy VOLT (Volt, not Bolt) is the best concept that never caught on due to bad marketing

[@factchecker9358]

GM lost money on each unit sold so that presents a different marketing task. Toyota on the other hand went with super ugly design of it's hydrogen car to limit sales that also lost money on each unit.

[@lukedornon960]

You're wrong about hybrids being less efficient on the highway, because they have the ability to combine both motors for peak power they can use a much smaller gas engine and save fuel even on gas power. A good example is the 2021 Toyota Sienna which is rated for something like 35 mpg on the highway which is at least 5mpg more than the non hybrid prior generation. Personally, I'm a fan of plug in hybrids since I can use mine like an electric car around town but drive cross-country without having to sit at charging stations.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

No he means less efficient than it's city mileage, not less efficient than other regular cars. They are all that way. It's not usually a big difference but they typically will get a few more mpg around town than on the highway. the reason being that on the highway your not braking much, thus less charging, and your using the gas motor more than when in stop and go traffic because apparently it needs the assist of the gas engine at freeway speeds. Now in city driving if you accelerate more aggressively every time you start from a stop and use the gas motor it might not be such a difference but if you are mostly just staying within the abilities of the battery you can largely avoid using the gas. This is why you get better mileage in the city. I borrowed my friends Prius the other day though and found that it was hard for me to accelerate that slowly and avoid using the gas motor like he does. Apparently he drives his like a retired person with all the time in the world to waste. I still found that in parking lots and even on the road, when not climbing a hill, I could do it but mostly when cruising. I never got it on the freeway, to be fair, but that's how it works.

[@xo7454]

@@WhoWouldWantThisName thanks for the explanation! I need to stick to a conventional engine then.

[@micheleduke2200]

Bought the Prius as I did not want to worry about charging an electric car. There are not many charging stations here on the east coast.

[@fightttttt]

same I plan to do a final upgrade to a plug in hybrid though in 10 years cause I know gas wont be sustainable for more then a few decades

[@dnodoz1753]

I had Toyota Camry hybrid that I put 108,000 miles on with zero problems and averaged 35-37mpg. Went to a Ford C-Max plug in hybrid that had a battery range of about 28 miles. Just didn’t get the positive results I had hoped for. My round trip commute in city traffic was about 65 miles. If they could get the range of the plug-in hybrid to 100 miles it would be my perfect car/truck. I would want a hybrid for occasional longer trips. Full electric does not seem practical until they can get a full recharge down to 5-10 minutes equivalent to a gas fuel stop.

[@joepertic6759]

I bought a PHEV in 2016 and so far so good. It gets great fuel economy, without the range anxiety. In Canada the extreme cold is always a concern with a BEV and this is why wouldn't buy one yet.

[@Brian-om2hh]

The 50% of the population of Norway whom drive electric cars don't seem concerned. Norway isn't known for having a tropical climate. It might also be worth watching Bjorn Nyland's KZbin channel. He's driven a few everyday EV's to the Arctic Circle without issues. You do know many current EV's have battery heating systems?

[@justhecuke]

@@Brian-om2hh There's no need to be rude.

[@lesleywillis6177]

From UK. Lots of people concerned about the cost of battery replacement for hybrids. Try a turbo or dpf on the most common alternatives. Not to mention no clutch changes and many fewer brake changes.

[@JimBobe]

At this rate they’ll be no vehicles will be recommended by Scotty 😂😂

[@vishizzy]

Lmfao

[@deltaview2151]

Except Celica.. or camry

[@martynholder1971]

The problem for me with an EV is the time you might have wait at a charging station then the extra time waiting for it to charge

[@beanapprentice1687]

at 0:40 and 1:55 you used the chevy Bolt's image instead of the chevy Volt.

[@robn.5932]

I came here to write the same thing.

[@jennifersmith9073]

I have a Prius and I love it.

[@gianniclaud]

Seems to me the plug-in hybrid is the best choice in versatility

[@lateral1385]

My '05 Prius is at nearly 240k miles and going strong. Fuel savings are nice. I will note that it's had one $1k battery replacement and had a couple sensors replaced. The vehicle isn't powerful, but the motor is reliable. It just works.

[@salehdinkhah6854]

I disagree with you Scotty, I had a Camry hybrid and it was just amazing! Not the most expensive but the most reliable car I've ever owned.

[@dboucher26]

Why not buy a hybrid? I don't know, but I have one and I absolutely love it. It don't accelerate as fast as my BMW M3, Ram 1500 or my wife's Genesis, but it's powerful enough to chirp the tires if I want to and it drives really well. Just my $0.02

[@locorabbit30]

Scotty I watch all your vids. I been driving hybrids for 300k miles + I never have had major issues Ive had 3 hybrid prius 2 of them 300k+miles and my new one with 160k miles. But I buy use look for them under 4k never buy new

[@gregoryfrech2310]

Only a plug in makes sense if you want to do anything other than local driving

[@Ghost-lo6ij]

As a future buyer for electric cars = It's on a pause mode Why? People don't mention that car insurance is much higher than a conventional car This stupid governor in Cali talks about going green, but guess what? California still doesn't have infrastructure to support EV's. The only people that benefit from EV's are home owners that have solar panels and just pay for an outlet for the their EV's. People that don't have solar panels still benefit but that electric bill is going up. EV's lovers can preach all the want, but if the infrastructure are not meet and struggle with resource for your EV then EV's right are just a real luxury, still no great benefits to the average consumers.

[@nobreyner60]

Shop around for insurance. Some charge a lot more, others are not much different in rates for an ICE car.

[@WAN2TREE4]

Insurance for Teslas is high because Tesla has no service stations and I heard it takes a long time to get scheduled for service although in fairness to Tesla, not much service is required of their cars. But accidents, fender benders, and malfunctions are something to think about.

[@avecrux333]

Scotty, I'm surprised at something you said which is ABSOLUTELY INCORRECT. I have a Honda Clarity PHEV. It gets 55 miles electric and I CAN RECHARGE THE BATTERY WHILE DRIVING by using HV CHARGE mode whenever the battery level drops below 60%. I CHOOSE whether to drive hybrid or electric at will by simply pressing a button, depending on the nature of the trip, whether it's local or highway, long or short distance, etc. It's the best of both worlds. So, if I'm on the highway driving HV mode and see my battery is low, I can recharge it by switching to HV CHARGE MODE to charge the battery back up for local driving I may want to plan for upon reaching my local destination or to simply maintain highly efficient HV Fuel performance. I did a trip of 350 miles with no EV recharging and got close to 50 mpg on the trip for a car that weighs 4,000 lbs! I never got mileage anywhere near that with an ICE and I drove the whole way switching between HV and HV Charge mode by just pushing a button. When I arrived at my destination after driving 350 miles, I still had 60% of battery capacity. AND.... while I was away for 2 weeks i didn't even need to use public charging stations. The HV Charge mode always kept the battery charged and I got phenomenal fuel and driving performance the whole 2 weeks. The 17kw battery only needs 2 hours to to recharge from zero. The Honda Clarity is a phenomenal car.

[@MrBigBoy4Life]

Scotty is a caricature and for entertainment purposes only! There needs to be a disclaimer at the beginning of his videos.

[@thomasowens6041]

Never considered a hybrid until I started paying $3.90 a gallon for gas. I think my days of commuting 500 miles a week in a car that only takes premium gas are about over. A Prius will do the job just fine.

[@Jetlife904]

That was my exact scenario and I purchased a 2019 Prius LE and couldn’t be happier with my decision

[@johncipolletti5611]

I love Scotty and his knowledge! However, on my Prius there are buttons to allow me to run all on electricity or all on gas. Don't forget that a small electric system costs $3000 to replace the battery. A full electric costs $15,000 (3 zeros) to replace the battery.

[@aicram62]

I heard when driving electric only you can not go very fast like not more than 45 or 50 is that true?

[@johncipolletti5611]

@@aicram62 I love your reply. Let me tell you, I drive a Prius and people hate me for beating them off the traffic light. Who gets mad? Those driving Hemis, Mustangs, Camaros, and even motorcycles! I get the finger too often!

[@ilovetotri23]

Happy Memorial Day! Did hell just freeze over? Scotty, you said something positive about Tesla! I guess you are just an honest guy speaking his mind! I have, and will continue to support that. Great video!

[@PookieBear777]

I was looking for another car in 2019. I am a lifelong Corolla/Civic driver. My car at that time was a 2014 Corolla. So, the first on my list was: Corolla Hybrid. Identical to get my 2014. For a few $$ more, I looked at the Prius. I decided on a 2019 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in! MSRP--$30.5k. I got $2500 Toyota rebate, and a $2500 dealer discount! Out the door? Less than $29k. I fill up every 2 months. I charge at home, and at work (free). When I forget to plug in at night, my full hybrid mpg is: 68.3mpg! Best car I've ever had. Love my Prius Prime!

[@stephenrogers4537]

Good Memorial Day to you Scotty, what's on the grill for us tonight?🧰🙌👍🍺

[@scottykilmer]

Happy Memorial Day and shake, I'm on a diet now

[@lovealways2609]

@@scottykilmer When we 💛 got our health.. we got almost everything.. 😁

[@unvcht5046]

I’m a cab driver and I have a 2012 hybrid Ford Escape it’s currently on 721k miles changed the hybrid battery once for $600 on 450k miles (of course not from the dealer) and I have well maintained this car. Changed all the fluids and all the shocks brakes exc. you do it this way and your car will last a long time. I’m trying to reach a million miles on this and I will make a video. The best way to buy a reliable car is to see what the taxis are using.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

@@scottykilmer for what it’s worth, I’m your age, and this summer lost 40 lbs just by limiting carbohydrates a day to 50 per day. 210 to 170.

[@s4127419]

As an EV owner, I would say Plug in is the best, dude the struggle for battery charge is real

[@microcolonel]

The late model Prius is pretty great. The driving controls are spectacular, it gets really good highway mileage (not just city) and Toyota has been at it nearly as long as anyone. I really enjoy the thing for road tripping.

[@danmarjenka6361]

Yes. The 2016 and newer Prius rides much smoother and is quieter than the earlier ones. Ride and handling is world class now. Plus 60 mpg is not unusual.

[@gerrycgc]

Just drove our 2018 Rav 4 Hybrid on a 20 hour drive. Vancouver BC to Cranbrook BC and back. Worked perfectly. Cruise control was great for adjusting speed on mountain roads. Less braking.7.4 litres of fuel per 100 km.

[@erik_dk842]

Storing the braking energy in the battery instead of turning it into heat is the beaty of hybrid and electric vehicles. It's also great in city driving, or winding roads. The older Toyota hybrids are not so great when driving over 110 kph, since the engine spins so fast.

[@itkwon33]

For me, in 10 years, my preference is definitely PHEV until charging infrastructure is fully established.

[@curtwhite876]

Hadn't really thought about getting any type of plug in vehicle until the company I work for put in several free charging stations in a rock star parking area... Now the wheels are turning, so to speak.

[@venomous0229]

Had a 2014 prius two. 64k miles and zero problems (only regular maintenance done). Great cars.

[@stuarthirsch]

Still drive my 2012 prius, over 110,000 miles. However worried about battery replacement costs.

[@morbotheturtle3796]

Yeah, my 07 Prius has 200,000 miles and has only needed oil changes over the last 30,000 that I have owned it. In my experience so far, it has been more reliable than my old Corolla

[@jamesthecryptonian3725]

This video mixes up the Chevy Bolt with the Chevy Volt. Anyway, I like all electric. I like not worrying about all of the usual gas motor related maintenance. Also, the torque never gets old.

[@koolkat214]

Also you don’t have to worry about gas increase as much as I do. Remember when people were horsing gas and it went up in price.

[@ricktotty2283]

PHEV. I own one . Love it. My wife’s car could be BEV. Never going back ICE only again.

[@tucktucker7439]

Purchased a 2014 Cadillac ELR plugin hybrid... always runs on the electric drive motor, small ICE engine charges battery and/or provides power directly to the electric drive. Get get 40 miles on electric with covers daily local driving. Distance mileage, runs about 74mpg when you let the battery drain, then recharge from engine, then drain over and over. Or 35mpg if just on ICE.

[@franci8766]

Happy memorial day, thank you for your service.

[@scottykilmer]

Happy Memorial Day!

[@yjxu66]

The car companies should make a hybrid that battery power is the main energy source, while having a tiny gas engine to be able to move a car to next charging station at low speed. Doing so removes the driver anxiety of depleting battery and getting stuck.

[@justinstanwick6540]

I recently bought a 2021 Corolla hybrid, it gets 4.5L/100 km or 52 MPG on the highway vs the Standard Corolla getting 6.1L/100 km or 38.5 MPG. I think its worth it.

[@lj6376]

I also have a 2021 Corolla hybrid and live in California with the outrageous gas price I get 64 MPG with a about 710 mile range until empty. I highly recommend this car. I choose personal experience over Scotty is doing is reading literature

[@reaality3860]

Last year, at 100k miles, my 2012 Camry Hybrid failed to start. It turns out, the OEM 12-volt battery needed replacement. This is the first time we have had to put extra money into our Toyota Hybrid.

[@jonhova2319]

I love my Chevy volt. During gas shortage I was at home chillen while people were crazy putting gas in plastic bags 😂

[@jonhova2319]

@Johnny Dangerous Yea, i didn't know it was disconnected until i bought 1st gen and loved it so much wanted to save up to get new gens and found out they were discontinued, huge letdown.

[@benitez1de]

A plug in hybrid can also run the AC without having the engine on. You can also use the engine to charge the battery while on the road. That charged battery comes in handy when camping. You can run a small fridge for a few days and other small appliances.

[@australienski6687]

Normal hybrids can run the AC with out the engine.

[@benitez1de]

@Walter Pinkman AC won't run for long on a standard hybrid. On the other hand, the prius prime for example has an 8kwh battery, enough to run a 1000watt AC for 8 hours. Even small high end RV only have 4.8kwh.

[@josephdebes3060]

My 2013 Prius C can maintain the a/c, but the engine has to be in the “on” position and the battery will run the A/C with the engine only “kicking in” about every 15 minutes (for about a minute) , just to keep the battery charged to 50% , then the engine shuts off again…actually works with the heating system too…so you could actually CAMP overnight in your Prius with the back seat folded down, using almost no gas…,there are a whole series of KZbin videos on that!

[@ronmcdaniel1583]

I am very happy with our 2013 Prius. It has worked flawlessly!

[@christiandebray]

We just changed our 2008 Prius for a 2020 Prius prime (plug in hybrid), it is perfect for us. Our 2008 gives us a flawless service.

[@wildfoodietours]

I know next to nothing about cars, but this video packs in a ton of great info. I want a simple PHEV or BEV so bad! Just need a car that's reliable, cheap to operate, and will last decades.

[@davidkevin03]

I actually enjoyed this video learned a lot tbh. Thank you Scotty for sharing knowledge:)

[@ross5506]

Thank you for a great breakdown, when I purchased new vehicle in 2019 the salesmans from Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai turned me off due to them trying to up sale me. Not going after exactly what was needed, therefore I went with a new Mazda GT hatchback. All I do is drive in the city picking up parcels and dropping them off. Yes if I would of watch this then probably went with Hybrid, but my Mazda has 70K trouble free millage. My only repair/maintenance has been full synthetic oil and filter every 5K miles and replaced the front pads and rotors. Zoom Zoom 🇨🇦

[@monkymind4316]

What is a Mazda GT?

[@Seadalgo]

@@monkymind4316 A trim level. Probably on the 3 since the 2 is being phased out in US and Canada

[@KristoKorps]

This is a REALLY well done and informative video, give it a better name Scotty!!

[@marchcyr1811]

Just got a 2021 Honda Clarity PHEV, 400 km no gas so far YEAH !!!! My way out of ICE as I wait for proper charging facilities that will make gas obsolete. In a month and in the burbs, the 78 km all electric range covers 100% of my needs, plus electricity is super cheap and super clean (almost all hydro power generation) in Quebec. Nice video.

[@Theoneandonlyearthhuman]

Got me an electric and a hybrid, love the hyrbid better

[@ChurchInAshes]

A Tesla or ?

[@patrickr2686]

They're all great until till you get the bill to replace the battery, which with a deprecated car the battery replacement may cost more than the cars worth

[@Theoneandonlyearthhuman]

@@ChurchInAshesyes tesla

[@Theoneandonlyearthhuman]

@@patrickr2686 yep

[@Theoneandonlyearthhuman]

@@patrickr2686 a toyota with a Manuel transmission that has regular on time oil changes will outlast any electric/hybrid vehicle. The cost of that battery is a cost of a used ice car

[@djpmac007]

I've had my Mini Countryman PHEV for almost 2 years now, and I love it!

[@zalopo]

I have a yaris and I get awesome mpg, around 28mpg in city stop and go and 43mpg cruising at 60-65mph.. and so cheap to maintain.. right now Is at 170k miles and still on factory brakes...those electric cars gives u good mpg but later cost thousands to fix..

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Yaris owner. They are cheap on maintenance and gas.

[@hgh9mrp]

No experience with any of the three types reviewed by Scotty; however, I am thinking about purchasing one within the next couple of years. We only drive, on average, about 9000 miles per year, so I am leaning towards a hybrid. Videos like this by Scotty help a great deal.

[@badraven_indieauthor]

Thank you for the video Scotty, always a pleasure. So far I'm not inclined towards neither...I still think there's a long way to go for electrical cars. Also, I would have to know more about the cost of repair and battery replacement. Everything is hot when is new, and they all profess to be green and better for the world. I may think differently about the future, but right now I like internal combustion vehicles, we'll see.

[@danmarjenka6361]

Something you may want to consider. The battery in a hybrid vehicle lasts about 15 years. If a hybrid vehicle saves you just $60 per month in gas, that's almost $11,000 in 15 years. The battery can be replaced for only $2000. You're still $9000 richer driving a hybrid.

[@BungieStudios]

The money you would save from regular maintenance and gas, you would put away for major repairs/replacements. Some of these hybrids will last you for hundreds of thousands of miles if you take care of them. Of course, read up on carcomplaints first before choosing any new vehicle.

[@MrSymbolic7]

@@danmarjenka6361 That's true if you keep a clean air filter on the battery cooling system which is usually 2 filters , very easy to do but some hybrid owners don't even know the filters are under the back seat or to lazy to maintain them properly , maintenance is the key to a long life battery !

[@michaelhenke2593]

I know it doesn't really matter since the info was good, but for all the sequences with the Volt as an example of a plug in hybrid the image used was of the Bolt which is the BEV version

[@ainoaguy]

Great video as always Scotty! I bought an EV Chevy Spark for cheap (gotta love that EV depreciation) and it’s been serving me very well. I live in LA and my commute is very short, so I barely have to charge my car (about once every week and a half) and when I do, I get free EV charging. Overall it’s perfect for my lifestyle (the small form factor is a huge plus) and it’s saved me a lot of money compared to my previous gas car.

[@belshazzarcoscolluela1378]

No I don't like Chevy Spark Ev because it's not premium it's so cheap I love expensive cars that is electric