I think the maintenance is far over blown. Outside of engines blowing up in the first 5k and a few noticable models ICE is rock solid. Most cars go well over 100k miles before any major issues. Toyota PHEV s have been just as reliable as everything they do.
Add Iin resource scarcity and adding 600lbs for elimination of the primary reason for adoption challenges is a no brainer IMO. It’s a fantastic transition until batteries don’t suck and infrastructure gets where it needs to be.
Phev the worst of both worlds. All the maintenance of an ice engine and all of the expensive components and weight of an EV.
There is a niche… but a proper ev is just good.
I think the maintenance is far over blown. Outside of engines blowing up in the first 5k and a few noticable models ICE is rock solid. Most cars go well over 100k miles before any major issues. Toyota PHEV s have been just as reliable as everything they do.
Add Iin resource scarcity and adding 600lbs for elimination of the primary reason for adoption challenges is a no brainer IMO. It’s a fantastic transition until batteries don’t suck and infrastructure gets where it needs to be.