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I fail to understand PHEVs except as a range anxiety sticking plaster.
Non plug-in PHEVs (HEVs?) do my head in a bit, but even those are more efficient than the ICE only, despite the extra complexity of carrying a battery and electric motor in the place of the gearbox.
Whether that complexity is worth it compared to the additional MPG is up to the consumer. For me, it looks marginal (we get 55mpg on our ICE, mum gets 70 on her non plug in HEV).
But used 'correctly' some of the emissions that would happen 'around town' get emitted 'elsewhere' where, perhaps in theory, they could be less harmful.
Howard-
My Yaris hybrid gets about 65mpg regardless of the type of journey (in town or motorway).
I don't do enough miles for that really to make a difference though, but I guess it would make sense for someone who commutes in traffic everyday.
For me it was more that they are reliable, I was looking for an automatic and electric cars were way more expensive that sold it.
Plug in hybrids seem to be mainly sought after as company cars due to the generous tax treatment.
aggi
I fail to understand PHEVs except as a range anxiety sticking plaster.