Plug In Hybrids More Polluting Than You Think!
Plug-in hybrids are supposed to be the eco-friendly middle ground between petrol and electric, right? Well, new research says they’re polluting almost as much as petrol cars. What the heck? Well, I think the answer actually is simple. Owners aren’t using them properly. Transport and environment analyze 800,000 cars across Europe and found that PHEVs emit nearly five times more CO2 than official test claim. Why? Because real world drivers only do about 27% of their miles on electric, while lab tests assume 84%. Even in electric mode, the engine often fires up just to heat up the cabin or climb up a hill. So that 250 mp gallon claim that you often get, it’s pure fantasy unless you treat your plug-in like an electric car and keep it plugged in. You see, plugins could be brilliant. They’re the perfect middle ground between petrol and electric if people actually use them properly. Instead, they become the ultimate tax dodge tech. Company cars that never actually see a socket. It’s like buying a treadmill, hanging your clothes on it, and then blaming the gym when you’re still unfit. So, if you’re going to buy a plugin, remember, if you can charge at home every day, it makes more sense. Otherwise, just get a self-charging regular hybrid or stick with a petrol car because a plugin that you never plug in isn’t eco-friendly. It’s basically you’re just carrying around a spare battery and drivetrain equipment for no reason. Follow me for more practical real world car buying advice.
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Plug-in hybrids were meant to be the eco-friendly middle ground — but new research shows they’re almost as polluting as petrol cars.
A study of 800 000 cars found PHEVs emit nearly 5× more CO₂ than lab tests claim because most owners barely charge them.
If you can charge at home every day, they work great.
If not, stick with a self-charging hybrid or petrol — because a plug-in you never plug in isn’t green, it’s just pointless weight.
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