I have a Rav4 prime and I have to say it’s so good it’s hard to convince myself to transition to all EV. However, it has done its job as a gateway drug to going all EV so I’ll get there. People seem to think there is one experience with a PHEV but they are different just like other cars. Some are better than others.
I agree with your comments on PHEVs. I had concerns about range, but I figured getting a PHEV would get me started. Got me to experience the EV driving positives, which I love and am now excited about, and to get used to the one peddle driving, which I love now as well. Can’t wait to get a full EV now.
@anthonyhittner Hi Antony, I'm excited for your journey to be Grid free. However owning A PHEV out of warranty will prove to be problematic. The complexity of ICE engines 3k parts including transmission is the maintenance money trap the dealerships had us in. Then adding the EV system to that makes working on the ICE that much more difficult. Only the dealership will be able to repair at very high prices. It will become a albatross financially. If you must have it for range, lease it or sell it before the warranty ends. Many other reasons to go full electric, financially. Let me know if you have questions.
For the first time in automotive history EV’S, Solar Panels and power Walls give us the opportunity to be energy independent. If done correctly our homes can be a profit center. Hurricane Milton showed the superiority of EV’S over gas. No gas nine days after Hurricane passed, had power but no gas. Then only regular gas, straight nightmare, disproves the lies they tell about EVS.
If you can get a deal, it’s a super practical, extra capable, compelling offering. My wife loves it. Also, 90% of people don’t notice it’s electric, so it blends in well. I made a day one reservation for it, unfortunately they didn’t offer the Pro trim early on. Happy to answer any additional questions you have regarding it. Cheers!
Big mark downs the Flash trim level has me ready to get one now. Missing having an electric after getting rid of my FOO. How are the in-car electtonics?
Hybrids are dying here cause most of the ICE engine will vanish soon in the european production. Only those engines and mostly diesel will survive that are needed for special purposes like vans which will be relying rangewise and towingwise on diesel for a long time. ICE will be over within 10 years here cause the CO2 emissions will increase year by year by paying higher gas prices. Imagine you would have to pay each year 20 cent more per gallon for CO2 emissions 7,4$ is our price incl. sales tax for a gallone or 1,80€ per Liter. The european manufacturers have to move to EV or they will struggle big, big times cause the chinese faced big tarifs this months and what did they do ? lower the prices instead which means of cause that they can the prices a lot more. A BYD is sold for 8000€ in China and once arrived in germany you will see a sticker price of 25000€ - lot of marginn for BYD to lower prices if they want. The european brands have to get rid off ICE production to clean up the assembly lines and get the economy of scale to fight back the chinese. If that is not happening they will fall behind big time due to missing economy of scale effects therefore the governments have to prepare the path for more EV and the easiest way is to make people to pay what they are wasting in this case CO2 emission . And that can be taken the easiest way at the gas station.
Scout's 350 miles of range is mediocre today. It will be weak sauce in three years. Silverado EV already does 450 miles. Why buy an EV with a range extender? Now you're into a new battery/engine vehicle with all the teething issues from a legacy manufacturer. There's a reason the RAM REV is delayed. Just buy a proven ICE truck that can easily get 500 miles of range.
@@Aslash304 No.... oil subsidies need to stop as well ! I'm all for the transition to the EV world but handouts are not helpful given our debt. If EVs aren't affordable without subsidies than the EV auto companies need to sharpen their pencils and get competitive which I think they already are even w/o gov't credits. Credits are not fair to the far majority of taxpayers.
@@tomroche8091 so if big oil needs $20 Billion Every year (adjusted for inflation ) since before either of us were born to sell gas at $3.50 a gallon and consumers get absolutely zero direct benefit, and EVs got $2 Billion in 2024, some of which went straight to consumers, is the EV subsidy the problem ( Remember, if we take all subsidies away, gas prices spike, also inflating the price of literally everything )? Finally, the $7,500 credit only prevents the top 5% of Americans from qualifying at $300,000 per household. I appreciate your response in advance
Nobody complaining about the government subsiding ethanol year after year forever. Both polluting the air and using precious farm land to make a never ending uncontrollable priced fuel. And it's killing us as we spend money on burning dinosaurs. We are participating in our own death. Think that not true??? Suck on your running cars tail pipe for an hour and get back to me.
I have a Rav4 prime and I have to say it’s so good it’s hard to convince myself to transition to all EV. However, it has done its job as a gateway drug to going all EV so I’ll get there. People seem to think there is one experience with a PHEV but they are different just like other cars. Some are better than others.
My Clarity had 40 miles of EV range and I barely used gas. But when I did and I had to put more gas in it, it was so disheartening to pay for it.
I agree with your comments on PHEVs. I had concerns about range, but I figured getting a PHEV would get me started. Got me to experience the EV driving positives, which I love and am now excited about, and to get used to the one peddle driving, which I love now as well. Can’t wait to get a full EV now.
I needed convincing as well. I’m glad I took the leap with the PHEV. Never looking back
@anthonyhittner Hi Antony, I'm excited for your journey to be Grid free. However owning A PHEV out of warranty will prove to be problematic. The complexity of ICE engines 3k parts including transmission is the maintenance money trap the dealerships had us in. Then adding the EV system to that makes working on the ICE that much more difficult. Only the dealership will be able to repair at very high prices. It will become a albatross financially. If you must have it for range, lease it or sell it before the warranty ends. Many other reasons to go full electric, financially. Let me know if you have questions.
@ Thanks for your comment, but it is a lease. I’m planing on getting a full EV when the lease ends.
Great Discussions, I really appreciated how you guys kept it moving quickly
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Thank you both for another great podcast
Thank so much for watching!
For the first time in automotive history EV’S, Solar Panels and power Walls give us the opportunity to be energy independent. If done correctly our homes can be a profit center. Hurricane Milton showed the superiority of EV’S over gas. No gas nine days after Hurricane passed, had power but no gas. Then only regular gas, straight nightmare, disproves the lies they tell about EVS.
Well said! I’m glad they got the power back on!
Adam, what are your thoughts on the Ford Lightening?
If you can get a deal, it’s a super practical, extra capable, compelling offering. My wife loves it. Also, 90% of people don’t notice it’s electric, so it blends in well. I made a day one reservation for it, unfortunately they didn’t offer the Pro trim early on. Happy to answer any additional questions you have regarding it. Cheers!
Big mark downs the Flash trim level has me ready to get one now. Missing having an electric after getting rid of my FOO. How are the in-car electtonics?
Hybrids are dying here cause most of the ICE engine will vanish soon in the european production. Only those engines and mostly diesel will survive that are needed for special purposes like vans which will be relying rangewise and towingwise on diesel for a long time. ICE will be over within 10 years here cause the CO2 emissions will increase year by year by paying higher gas prices. Imagine you would have to pay each year 20 cent more per gallon for CO2 emissions
7,4$ is our price incl. sales tax for a gallone or 1,80€ per Liter.
The european manufacturers have to move to EV or they will struggle big, big times cause the chinese faced big tarifs this months and what did they do ?
lower the prices instead which means of cause that they can the prices a lot more. A BYD is sold for 8000€ in China and once arrived in germany you will see a sticker price of 25000€ - lot of marginn for BYD to lower prices if they want.
The european brands have to get rid off ICE production to clean up the assembly lines and get the economy of scale to fight back the chinese. If that is not happening they will fall behind big time due to missing economy of scale effects therefore the governments have to prepare the path for more EV and the easiest way is to make people to pay what they are wasting in this case CO2 emission . And that can be taken the easiest way at the gas station.
I really appreciate all the info. It’s great to see a perspective from the other side of the pond, Cheers!
Scout's 350 miles of range is mediocre today. It will be weak sauce in three years. Silverado EV already does 450 miles. Why buy an EV with a range extender? Now you're into a new battery/engine vehicle with all the teething issues from a legacy manufacturer. There's a reason the RAM REV is delayed. Just buy a proven ICE truck that can easily get 500 miles of range.
@@melvinholland9656 well said. Get a gas, or a long range full EV
@@Aslash304 Indeed!
We're $36 trillion in debt and people keep talking about EV credits from Uncle Sam...... hopefully common sense governing will return next year!
Is it still okay to give the oil industry $20 Billion a year? Super curious to know your take
@@Aslash304 No.... oil subsidies need to stop as well ! I'm all for the transition to the EV world but handouts are not helpful given our debt. If EVs aren't affordable without subsidies than the EV auto companies need to sharpen their pencils and get competitive which I think they already are even w/o gov't credits. Credits are not fair to the far majority of taxpayers.
@@tomroche8091 so if big oil needs $20 Billion Every year (adjusted for inflation ) since before either of us were born to sell gas at $3.50 a gallon and consumers get absolutely zero direct benefit, and EVs got $2 Billion in 2024, some of which went straight to consumers, is the EV subsidy the problem ( Remember, if we take all subsidies away, gas prices spike, also inflating the price of literally everything )? Finally, the $7,500 credit only prevents the top 5% of Americans from qualifying at $300,000 per household. I appreciate your response in advance
Nobody complaining about the government subsiding ethanol year after year forever. Both polluting the air and using precious farm land to make a never ending uncontrollable priced fuel. And it's killing us as we spend money on burning dinosaurs. We are participating in our own death. Think that not true??? Suck on your running cars tail pipe for an hour and get back to me.
@@Aslash304Tom U DA MAN