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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I told DH we should look into it, but he's adamant that it's not worth it because of how much it would cost to fix it if it has issues or there's an accident, and it's more expensive to insure.[/quote]

DH claims the technology will be outdated v soon.[/quote]
pp here.. yea, DH says the same, that the technology is going to change rapidly in a few years because of the push now for EVs.   He thinks we are not quite there yet for EVs to be worth it.

Personally, I don't like the idea of relying on all electric or all gas.  I like the idea of a hybrid phev but they have both  evs and regular cars issues since they use both types of tech.

What to do? Need a car next year. Our old car is not going to last much longer. [/quote]

Just stick to an IC car.  Tried and tested. Battery/Alternative tech will be much more evolved in about 10 years for your next car.  [/quote]

There are tried and tested PHEV's out there. I have one. Best of both current worlds.[/quote]

Haven't done the research but recall reading on another thread that the premium price on a PHEVs is unwarranted.  Not sure how true that is.

Also, what happens if down the road the battery dies.  Can I operate the car with just the gasoline component or would it shut down altogether? [/quote]

Volt PP here. So, from what I understand-no, not if the hybrid battery dies completely. I'm not really sure because, from what I've read on forums and online, it's pretty rare. I don't know how rare or not that is in regards to other PHEV's. You CAN drive it if the battery degrades over time (all will at some point).

From the Prius and the Volt having both been around for some time-the batteries seem to last way longer than anyone thought they would in the beginning.[/quote]

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