I wonder why the PHEV solution doesn't get much love.
Eg. Audi A3 tfsi-e.
40m electric range, plus 400m petrol range, 0-60 under 8 seconds, eminentely practical small family car
Filled up with petrol as per normal for long journeys, so no range anxiety
No emissions for local journeys - and recharge from solar panels 50% of the year - which for me might cover 75% of my driving
Small battery so does not consume much of the earths lithium/graphite etc resources compared to a full EV
10-20% premium over pure petrol version - which does not seem a huge amount to me over say 8 years depreciation (and might be offset against the reduced petrol consumption over the years)
Has anyone got one or something similar ? What's not to love ? (particularly if you also have a Morgan in the garage)
I think our Golf is a PHEV (not entirely sure on all the differences in nomenclature - it's a Golf 1.4 TSI eHybrid). Petrol engine, but a small electric motor/battery which charges predominantly by the house plug in, but does get a little boost from regenerative braking. We get about 31miles using electric only.
I wonder how many pure EV owners have access to other ICE vehicles? Everyone in my circle of friends who has a Tesla, or full EV has an ICE car as well.
