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Does that include hybrids? Been rocking my Toyota Hybrid and I don't have issues with it aside from the dashboard screen being small and feeling outdated. Even then, I only use it to connect my phone to Bluetooth audio. Don't even use Android Auto.
Yes. Even though Toyota hybrids are really efficient and low maintenance, with EVs you just plug in when you get home. No fuel. No oil changes. It’s like a toaster; it just works. My EV drivetrain has something like 5 moving parts.
After 150,000km or so you need to have the coolant and gearcase fluids changed, and brake fluid flushed based on age.
As long as manufacturers are building the electronic parts to last a reasonable time (and that I expect to change to serve the dealer networks) it’s much less work owning an EV.
Wait, newer hybrids don't need oil changes? That's awesome. I have a 2007 Prius and it definitely needs oil changes. Still gets 46 miles to the gallon (~6L/100km), though, so I can't complain about that.
The damning statistic for ICE is the percentage of people who go back from EVs is only 1 in 4 globally, but much higher in he US.
What was that about the ID.Polo being 25k again?
Just give me a premium-ish feeling sedan from a boring brand. Why can't I buy a small, fully loaded ford or citroen or hyundai any more?
I bought an MG4. Pretty cheap and goes well. If VW wants to compete then that’s the target.
