Why No One Ever Plugs In Their PHEVs And Why They Should

10 Sep 2023 | Abstracted from Hot Cars

"...research shows that PHEVs, even in 2023, are not getting plugged in as much as they should be by owners... A lot of PHEVs are not getting plugged in as often because of their very nature. The option to drive it on gasoline power takes away the anxiety of draining out the PHEV's battery pack...ironically, this habit has a negative impact on efficiency and emissions, too...Drivers need to really begin maximizing the electric mileage within their cars as frequently as possible."

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