Does anyone have a plug in hybrid?

[TheFarseer]

Can you tell me about it? I’m thinking of getting one for my next car.

[bcool]

1. I have a Chevy Volt...

...and I love it!

Although, all hybrids don't work the same way.

My Volt can go about 50 miles on a full charge, then about 250 miles on gas (averaging about 40-45 mpg). I use nothing but electricity for most of my normal in-town driving.

The Prius I had, on the other hand, always ran on gas but was assisted by the battery, and I averaged close to 50 mpg with it.

I have an order in for a full electric Mustang Mach E to replace my Volt...no more gas for me 😀

[Pobeka]

2. Similar experience as the volt, but I have a kia niro plugin.

Averages about 30 miles all electric.

Charges overnight on regular outlet.

Love it. Haven't looked at a gas station since last January, still 3/4 full.

In town gets about 50 mpg. On the hwy (70mph speeds), more like 47 mpg.

Total range is about 540 miles.

[Thunderbeast]

3. I now own two PHEVs

My first was a Chevy Volt. Goes between 42 and 60 miles on a charge depending on weather. Pretty small, but it hauls a lot of stuff.

In March, took delivery on a Toyota RAV4 PRIME. it gets 38-55 on a charge. Total range (electrons plus dinosaurs) is 600 miles! Very comfortable SUV.

I charge both of them overnight on 120 volt 20 amp circuits (level 1). Next week, my new rooftop solar will be activated, so 90% of my driving will be powered by the big light in the sky!

I REALLY like both cars.

https://imgur.com/a/bSZNBnX

[cilla4progress]

4. Fabulous,

Thunderbeast! Thanks for doing something about the climate crisis!

Did not know about rooftop solar for cars!

Can you share purchase prices for these cars and the rooftop solar?

[Thunderbeast]

5. Rooftop solar will meet 90% of home and car needs

Here are costs after incentives:

2018 Volt USED. $15,600. No incentive

2022 RAV4 $50,000 less $10,000 incentives. Net 40k.


Solar including structural modifications to house:

Total cost: $45,000
State incentive ($4,500)
Federal Tax Credit ($10,600)

Total cost $29,900

Estimated payback less than eleven years.

Life expectancy over 25 years.

Easily financed if needed.

Oregon has modified net metering. Any surplus is credited to my account. If I use more than I produce, I pay the utility. If I generate more than I use, the balance is credited to the utility's charity program. My minimum bill will be $15 per month to support the grid. Account is reconciled once per year.

I chose not to install batteries.

[cilla4progress]

6. Super info - thanks!

I would love to buy the new Ford Lightning pu truck!

[TheFarseer]

7. That's very cool

I was thinking of getting a personal windmill but the solar panels might be even a better idea. I thought the range would be longer but that would get me to work and back. Does it look pretty much like a normal car inside and out? Like, there’s not a battery taking up the whole trunk or something?