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Same to you Scott
Happy Memorial Day to you as well!
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.
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Help. My car jerks at low rpm when it shift to 2nd gear. Automatic transmission.
Millions of cab drivers cant be wrong about the Prius.
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.
@@thisnametooktolong wtf are you talking about? Learn proper English because you are all over the place.
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You better shutup, i completely understand him.
@@thisnametooktolong i'm afraid I don't see what that has to do with hybrid cars. Why would you make less money?
bold to assume
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 ! ).
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.
@@jtroueche1980 ok JNA
What is "regen" braking? Please explain.
My first car should have been a Prius. Was driving a 05 Ford Focus that seemed to constantly have issues
@@Russell-rc6qq car uses the energy while braking to recharge the battery
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.
how’s it been?
How is maintenance cost ?
I love a good V8 but damn driving a hybrid in heavy city traffic is amazing
Quiet as a mouse + no exhaust going in your window
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.
@@unvcht5046 All cars need shocks brake and tires. One battery good deal. What fluids and what about motor and transmission? Not windshield.
I have to agree, so much cars so no point in having big engines if you drive in rush hour anymore.
just wait till you drive a Tesla in traffic, autopilot is amazing.
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.
Anyone want to buy a premium fuel only Buick?
I'm going hybrid!
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.
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.
I'm on my 4th Prius and never a problem with any of them. My newest one consistently gives me 60 mpg!
4th?
@@xporter7799 right me must lease or that’s embarrassing unless he’s 80
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.
Bottom line..... I still get 50 mpg.
Hey, I’m only 79!😎
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!
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.
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?
How many Klbs can it tow????
@@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.
@@HorizonMatter we can switch
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.
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.
@@FalkinerTim Yeah I have a small solar setup out back that can charge my car in a pinch. :)
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.
@@mazinalansari88 Our second car is my wife's car . I would sell it but she will not let me.
The problem is paying for the insurance on two cars.
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.
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 .
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
Driving a hybrid... and loving it!!!
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@@cowman876 same actually
@@N9neLiner same
Same
@@cowman876 Well, you are part cow.
At this rate they’ll be no vehicles will be recommended by Scotty 😂😂
Lmfao
Except Celica.. or camry
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.
I love how you talked about the volt but actually showed an image of a bolt which is a fully electric car
I know I see that naming convention cause confusion all the time, Chevy should have picked names that wern't so similar
@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!!!
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.
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.
@@unvcht5046 I am very impressed that that car made it to 700k. A family friends Escape's transmission crapped out at 70k
@@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.
@@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
@@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.
I actually enjoyed this video learned a lot tbh. Thank you Scotty for sharing knowledge:)
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.
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!
This is a REALLY well done and informative video, give it a better name Scotty!!
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.
at 0:40 and 1:55 you used the chevy Bolt's image instead of the chevy Volt.
I came here to write the same thing.
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.
Shop around for insurance. Some charge a lot more, others are not much different in rates for an ICE car.
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.
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!!!
Agree, Toyota Hybrids and Toyota cars in general.
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.
Now I have 257828 miles
An amazing video. Saving this one for my playlist.
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..
need more research, 10-15 years marks. 4 years is inconclusive
@@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!
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!
You're the man Scotty!!! I'm revving my engine while I watch your video!!! 👍👍👍
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
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.
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!
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...
You didn't follow the video or what?! The bigger the battery, the more the dead weight. The whole thing thus becomes inefficient.
@@faustin289 solid-state batteries have potential to work around that.
Same here! Need 100 miles for daily commute!
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.
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.
Awesome video as always, Scotty!!!
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
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.
We have the '14 Cmax Energi PHEV which we bought new. Still loving it.
Hello scotty, i absolutely love your video's, they are educational and helpful.
Great review as always.
Another great documentary Scotty.
Thank God for this video because now I learned what torque means.
Rotational force. :)
Very worthwhile video. From a new Venza owner living in a condo.
This was super helpful, thank you!
Good Memorial Day to you Scotty, what's on the grill for us tonight?🧰🙌👍🍺
Happy Memorial Day and shake, I'm on a diet now
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When we 💛 got our health.. we got almost everything.. 😁
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
Great episode, I always wanted your take on a car with my hybrid tech. I have the Audi A3 etron sedan and love having both options (gas + electric). While I’m working from home, it’s been a full ev because I only drive locally ✌🏾.
Very informative. Thank you!
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.
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.
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.
@@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 !
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.
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.
I have a 3rd generation 2010 Prius
@themeach011 Tesla is quickly building up their charging infrastructure though, so in time…
@@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.
I have a first generation of Hyundai Ioniq
Thanks for the video. Appreciate this info.
Thank you for the helpful information
Happy memorial day, thank you for your service.
Happy Memorial Day!
Ook. Now my question is which one is cheaper to maintain and will last longer?
Same, i really wanna know
Happy Memorial Day Scotty great video ...
Great Video. Keep up the awesome visuals.
Very happy with the 3 Prius vehicles we have owned. We particularly like the Prius v wagon model, no longer made.
I’ve got a 2012 V, first year made. 230,000, still going strong. I like it, just a lil slow is all
@@collinsmith2568 “a little”
Wagons are awesome. Especially sport wagons.
@@collinsmith2568 I'm guessing it's a Four or a Five.
I have a 2013 Prius C one just hit 100k miles.
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.
Depends what your “normal” car looks like. I bought a 3-cylinder Ford Focus that averages 60 MPG on the highway
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@@electrictroy2010 You mean the FWD model with a combined rating of 31mpg, and 38 on the highway?
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.
@@alkaholic4848 The battery and electric motor both run at highway speeds. I don't know who told you they don't.
@@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?
Love the videos....thanx
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.
I’m not giving up my 2020 Tacoma unless it’s for a flying car.
Flying cars would be sweet!
You don't have to. Just don't cry about gas prices.
I already preordered my flying car.
@@EclipseMints08 or you can vote for the lower gas prices 😉😉😉
@@codysmith9813 Introducing: The Oppressor Mk.2
Scotty should be on discovery channel. His presentation is so professional and enjoyable to me.
Agreed, it’s second to none.
discovery channel is trash now-adays, they dont deserve scotty.
@@Cichlid_Visuals 😂😂😂
@@Cichlid_Visuals he deserves their money
@@roof8978 HUH? Why would you think that? are you wishing for a lawsuit?
6:17, PHEVs can definitely regenerate electricity as you brake, but the electricity they do regenerate doesn't make up as big of a proportion to the total capacity of the battery, so you don't notice much of a difference in state of charge or electric range unless you're gliding downhill for miles.
super helpful thank you
I have a Prius and I love it.
Is that so that PHEV give the longest range without stopping for recharge or refuel? Is there a combination between diesel and electric?
If a PHEV is built using the same setup as the full hybrid it's built on (like Prius Prime compared to a Prius) then yes it will have greater range, and of course means you can only need to refuel in full gas or electricity.
There are some Diesel hybrid vehicles offered in the European market, but they aren't that popular as they don't help the fuel economy that much over a standard diesel.
Thank you Scotty for your reviews
Thank you this explanation was better than the other youtube videos!
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
👍 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)
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.
@@unvcht5046 Interesting. What would the dealer have charged for new battery?
@@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
@@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.
@@8a41jt Good info.
Thank you Charlie Brown this vid really covers all motor types into the 2020 and beyond .D
It took me a second, but I get it... :D:D
@@jakybakey8473 HAHA
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.
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
or you picked the bmw
Plug-in Hybrid seems like the way to go. Best of both worlds. Looking to buy the 2022 Lexus NX 450+
Excellent explanation. Anyone on the fence should be able to make a decision easily after watching this extremely informative video.
Great information 👍 Thank you 🥰
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.
No I don't like Chevy Spark Ev because it's not premium it's so cheap I love expensive cars that is electric
For the sake of economy and performance, the plug-in hybrid appears to be the best option.
I've had my Mini Countryman PHEV for almost 2 years now, and I love it!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 CZcams 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?
@@Brian-om2hh There's no need to be rude.
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.
Thank you so much for this review! I will choose the middle because I use the car mostly for back and forth to my job. With occasional road trips! LOVE THE REVIEW! ♥
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.
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 $🤓👍
@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.
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
@@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😅
@@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.
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.
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.
@@DynamiteChannelist Absolutely right sir.
@@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.
@@DynamiteChannelist You can go for a regular hybrid, if that's your preference.
Bought a Hybrid Gas-Electric w/manual:stick. LOVE IT! No problems with either drive train. 70,000 miles
so far.
I have owned the past 3 generations of the Prius. I used to travel a lot, average 50k / yr. and I figured the difference in fuel cost really helped to pay for the cars. Another plus was minimum maintenance. Now my wife has a Highlander and that is a heavy offset of savings. Just replaced the starter battery, due to the start / stop technology the battery was over $330!
StartStop is stupid and has expensive heavy duty starter motor and expensive heavy duty battery. Everyone I know with it turns it off. So lugging around extra weight for nothing.
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.
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
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.
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.
@@WhoWouldWantThisName thanks for the explanation! I need to stick to a conventional engine then.
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.
I'm a big fan and subscribe to your channel. But to be honest this is the first video I've seen on your channel that wasn't biased against BEVs. In this video I think you gave a fair and honest appraisal of the advantages and disadvantages of each electric car technology and I applaud you for it. My personal preference is the BEV due to their superior performance characteristics and less complex design...less moving parts means less stuff that breaks which explains why Tesla cars are turning out to be so reliable and have such high resale value. But if you don't have a garage and can't charge your car at home then a hybrid might be a better choice than a BEV.
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.
Such high quality content. Thank you.
Good job 👏
Thank for your exclamation. It's helpful for us to reach a correct decision.
Seems to me the plug-in hybrid is the best choice in versatility
Got me an electric and a hybrid, love the hyrbid better
A Tesla or ?
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
@@ChurchInAshesyes tesla
@@patrickr2686 yep
@@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
Any advice on which car type to get, if you only drive about three days a week on 55 mph hwy for 30 min each way, should I be worried about accelerated battery🔋deterioration and vampire derain for hybrid, PHEV and BEV.
Scotty thank you for the video