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Old 05-08-2021, 10:43 AM
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Default Hybrids yes, plug-ins even better
I have driven hybrids since 2012, Toyota has completely and totally nailed down the battery technology. In 2018 I got a Prius Prime plug-in hybrid. Got around 130 miles to the gallon and about 30 miles each time I plugged it in. Around town the 30 miles easily lasted me a few days. Ans OH YEAH--I got a $4,500 tax CREDIT.

I traded in the Prius for the 2021 BMW X3e. A plug-in hybrid;, it is bigger and heavier and I only get about 20 miles per plug-in, but that is plenty to get around town. And OH YEAH--I'm getting an almost $6000 tax CREDIT. Battery technology is way way ahead of what most people think, and I never ever got close to needing to replace the battery.

I would definitely look at the Toyota RAV 4 plug in, which fully loaded is about $40,000. But you would not need all those great options, and OH YEAH--it comes with a $7500 tax CREDIT.

Going to a hybrid or electric or any combination of it is a no-brainer. Going forward you won't even be able to buy gasoline powered vehicles. Both the Toyota and the BMW come with amazing warranties and I never paid for anything, and it has been almost 10 years.