Honestly, with 51 gaslighting everyone, I just jumped to the end.
I don’t know if anyone has brought them up, but we’re looking right now for the right Plug-In Hybrid. Right now, the government is offering a $4000 dollar rebate on used EVs, Plug Ins, Hydrogen, you name it.
We’re gonna cash in, because we can get more car for less with that rebate. Most of the ones we are looking at get phenomenal gas mileage, so I will selfishly enjoy that, as I take my state, federal, and Utility rebates to install a Level 2 charger as well. One would have to be an idiot not to explore that amazing option.
I don’t feel one bit bad about the government funding this. It will help with the eventual transition.
Which PHEV’s have you considered? I’ve just begun shopping lately and the adder to go from hybrid to Plug-in seems too large for the most part. But, I haven’t factored in the gov rebate…
We got a used Ford Fusion plug in. Nice mid-size car, got the high end Titanium. It’s really nice, and I like the lines. There are a lot of them out there, but we got a blue one, and it stands out. Just drove it home today.
We also considered the BMW i3 (seats were way too hard with no lumbar support. My wife’s bad back did not like. This WAS our first choice.
We also considered the Ioniqs. We rented one for a day, and like it, but it felt so much cheaper than the Fusion.
In the end, it was likely down the the Fusion Energi and the Chevy Volt. No joke, the main director of “The Simpsons” was trying to sell me his used Volt. I so wanted to buy it just to say it was owned by him, but my wife vetoed it as it wasn’t blue.
The Fusion Energis are some of the best value out there, and get pretty good range/mileage. Those two are similar, with the Volt being better at the electric stuff, but lacking in many amenities. The Ioniq is sporty, but the back seat is smaller than you think. I’m 6’ 3" and my head touched the roof barely. Wouldn’t be able to wear a hat back there. The Sonata’s are nice as well.
If your budget is higher, there are many high end choices with BMW and Lexus, but beware of their efficiency. We nixed the affordable 303e because it just didn’t make sense as a plug in with the numbers it puts out.
The Fusion charges pretty fast. 2.5 hours on Level 2, and 5-6 on Level 1. Doing my first charge tonight.
The rebates are a game changer. I’m eligible for about 10 grand between the fed, state, and utilities. My charger gets a rebate that will cover the cost of installation. YMMV.