Do Cheap Hybrid Cars Stack Up - Cost Wise, As Second Cars ?
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Considering another car for my wife - popping about locally - 50 mile range would do.
Are there any cheap electric / hybrid cars that make financial sense against a used petrol or diesel ?
Looking on AT there are loads of Prius / Civic IMA followed by Insight and CRZ or are they all a gimmick ?
Really looking sub £5k but would spend more if it makes financial sense - I see Leaf's are around £5k
To give an idea she's currently in a Swift Sport - 38mpg, cost bugger all, zero depreciation and is fun to drive
Are there any cheap electric / hybrid cars that make financial sense against a used petrol or diesel ?
Looking on AT there are loads of Prius / Civic IMA followed by Insight and CRZ or are they all a gimmick ?
Really looking sub £5k but would spend more if it makes financial sense - I see Leaf's are around £5k
To give an idea she's currently in a Swift Sport - 38mpg, cost bugger all, zero depreciation and is fun to drive
A Leaf is not a hybrid and a Prius can do about 3 miles on electric only and then only at very low speeds.
If you were buying a new anyway it probably makes sense to include hybrids in the scope of potentials, but I don't think you'd save money just changing cars for the sake of it, especially from an already economical car like your Swift.
If you were buying a new anyway it probably makes sense to include hybrids in the scope of potentials, but I don't think you'd save money just changing cars for the sake of it, especially from an already economical car like your Swift.
I agree with the dinosaur transportation hybrid's post.
When the dust settles, you'll have spent more unless you plan on holding the car for ages especially if you can't sell the current car for a decent chunk of money.
Last time I checked, if I bought a brand new EV for about £15-20k to replace my £1500 shed, I'd have to drive it for 10 years to breakeven.
So if the EV you're considering was to cost about £5k, I guess you'd need to own it for the next 3-4 years.
Actually, for you it would be longer as my mpg is 20mpg on average. At nearly double, I'd have to own the same EV for 20 years.
When the dust settles, you'll have spent more unless you plan on holding the car for ages especially if you can't sell the current car for a decent chunk of money.
Last time I checked, if I bought a brand new EV for about £15-20k to replace my £1500 shed, I'd have to drive it for 10 years to breakeven.
So if the EV you're considering was to cost about £5k, I guess you'd need to own it for the next 3-4 years.
Actually, for you it would be longer as my mpg is 20mpg on average. At nearly double, I'd have to own the same EV for 20 years.
Honestly, in normal mixed use you're not going to get significantly higher fuel economy in a hybrid.
We have one, bought largely to reduce emissions in London, and it's averaging around the same as the equivalent diesel in economy.
Our use is London driving (mostly on battery) a 20-mile each-way commute 2-3 times a week, and the occasional long run at the weekend.
We have one, bought largely to reduce emissions in London, and it's averaging around the same as the equivalent diesel in economy.
Our use is London driving (mostly on battery) a 20-mile each-way commute 2-3 times a week, and the occasional long run at the weekend.
C70R said:
Honestly, in normal mixed use you're not going to get significantly higher fuel economy in a hybrid.
We have one, bought largely to reduce emissions in London, and it's averaging around the same as the equivalent diesel in economy.
Our use is London driving (mostly on battery) a 20-mile each-way commute 2-3 times a week, and the occasional long run at the weekend.
Compared to the equivalent petrol car, savings would be good then?We have one, bought largely to reduce emissions in London, and it's averaging around the same as the equivalent diesel in economy.
Our use is London driving (mostly on battery) a 20-mile each-way commute 2-3 times a week, and the occasional long run at the weekend.
What did you get? How are you finding it?
Am considering hybrid in the next couple of years.
Hoofy said:
C70R said:
Honestly, in normal mixed use you're not going to get significantly higher fuel economy in a hybrid.
We have one, bought largely to reduce emissions in London, and it's averaging around the same as the equivalent diesel in economy.
Our use is London driving (mostly on battery) a 20-mile each-way commute 2-3 times a week, and the occasional long run at the weekend.
Compared to the equivalent petrol car, savings would be good then?We have one, bought largely to reduce emissions in London, and it's averaging around the same as the equivalent diesel in economy.
Our use is London driving (mostly on battery) a 20-mile each-way commute 2-3 times a week, and the occasional long run at the weekend.
What did you get? How are you finding it?
Am considering hybrid in the next couple of years.
We got a 225xe, shamelessly because my OH likes BMWs.
On a practical point, it has more space and a better driving position than most hatchbacks, as well as 4WD and slightly higher ground clearance.
C70R said:
Hoofy said:
C70R said:
Honestly, in normal mixed use you're not going to get significantly higher fuel economy in a hybrid.
We have one, bought largely to reduce emissions in London, and it's averaging around the same as the equivalent diesel in economy.
Our use is London driving (mostly on battery) a 20-mile each-way commute 2-3 times a week, and the occasional long run at the weekend.
Compared to the equivalent petrol car, savings would be good then?We have one, bought largely to reduce emissions in London, and it's averaging around the same as the equivalent diesel in economy.
Our use is London driving (mostly on battery) a 20-mile each-way commute 2-3 times a week, and the occasional long run at the weekend.
What did you get? How are you finding it?
Am considering hybrid in the next couple of years.
We got a 225xe, shamelessly because my OH likes BMWs.
On a practical point, it has more space and a better driving position than most hatchbacks, as well as 4WD and slightly higher ground clearance.
Sounds quite handy for an everydayer.
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