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What No One Tells You About Owning A Hybrid Vehicle - Storyboard

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  • With EV sales declining, Hybrids are making a comeback - While hybrid vehicles appear to be a smart choice, here are some potential drawbacks to consider
    With EV sales declining, Hybrids are making a comeback
    While hybrid vehicles appear to be a smart choice, here are some potential drawbacks to consider
  • Battery replacement for hybrids are expensive - Hybrid vehicles pack compact batteries which degrade over time and could cost you around $4,000 to get a new unit
    Battery replacement for hybrids are expensive
    Hybrid vehicles pack compact batteries which degrade over time and could cost you around $4,000 to get a new unit
  • Hybrids don't perform well on highways - While most hybrids are very efficient for slow-speed drives, picking up pace on the highway puts stress on the gas engine, impacting overall efficiency
    Hybrids don't perform well on highways
    While most hybrids are very efficient for slow-speed drives, picking up pace on the highway puts stress on the gas engine, impacting overall efficiency
  • More weight translates to subpar driving experience - Hybrid powertrains add e-motors, more complex wiring system, and batteries, all of which contributes to more weight compared to normal internal combustion engine powered car
    More weight translates to subpar driving experience
    Hybrid powertrains add e-motors, more complex wiring system, and batteries, all of which contributes to more weight compared to normal internal combustion engine powered car
  • Efficiency isn't the same throughout the year - Fuel economy of hybrids during winter is much lower as batteries require optimum operating temperatures to deliver their full potential
    Efficiency isn't the same throughout the year
    Fuel economy of hybrids during winter is much lower as batteries require optimum operating temperatures to deliver their full potential
  • You'll have to pay extra to insure your hybrid car - Because of the complex technology, hybrids command a higher insurance cost
    You'll have to pay extra to insure your hybrid car
    Because of the complex technology, hybrids command a higher insurance cost
  • Swipe up to find out, the additional insurance premium for a hybrid vehicle.
    Swipe up to find out, the additional insurance premium for a hybrid vehicle.