![]() ![]() As with gas-powered cars, a motorist’s real-world range can be wildly different depending on a variety of circumstances, including vehicle speed, ambient temperature, uses of accessories, and the weight of passengers and cargo being carried. Keep in mind that EV range estimates are averages that are based on an instrumented laboratory analysis conducted under strictly controlled conditions. A PHEV’s fuel economy ratings are expressed in two ways: a conventional mpg rating for when the vehicle is operating as a gas/electric hybrid, and an equivalent “MPG-e” measurement when running solely on electricity. We combed through the spec sheets of current PHEVs to identify those that can go the money-saving distance, in terms of their battery-only ranges per charge and their expected energy consumption. 2022 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring: $3,750.2023 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring: $7,500.2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid: $3,750.Unfortunately, as with full-electric cars, a PHEV’s battery range tends to be adversely affected by extreme temperatures.Īs for operating-cost savings, the Environmental Protection Agency says a 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid will cost an average $1,200 annually to run for 15,000 on gas and electricity, which is $4,500 less over a five-year period than its most-efficient internal combustion equivalent at current average energy costs.Īnd while their numbers have been whittled down significantly with passage of the Inflation Reduction Act last year, a few PHEVs remain eligible for one-time federal tax credits of $3,700-$7,500, based on battery size, and other limitations, including country of origin, price, and a buyer’s family income. ![]() A PHEV can be charged in a couple of hours using a “Level 2” 240-volt home or public charger or overnight using a standard 110-volt line. ![]()
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