Only as a cudgel against EVs. As a long time Prius fan and fan of hybrids in general, I remember how vehemently they hated it until they needed something to counter the EV wave.
If anyone drove a modern EV versus a modern hybrid, they’d never suggest a hybrid with a straight face. Hybrids are an absolute snooze to drive, loud comparatively, and about as refined as a mid century tractor
Easier to do when the starting number is lower. 50% of 1m is easier than 50% of 100m (dramatic example only, not real numbers). I think the best number to use is the overall take rate of a BEV of the total sales. Example, fortune magazine posted an article 6 days ago about BEVs having a 9% take rate so far in 2023 in the US, and quick search shows about 7.3% take rate for 2022. Still a decent increase.
That said, BEVs in some sectors are selling like hot cakes, others seem to a bit slower to sell, coming from the manufacturers.
Please don’t post articles that threaten this subs out of touch takes
toyOTa WaS riGht, HYDroGeN iS ThE fuTuRe
If it weren’t for fuel economy regulations by the nagging government most families would buy Corvettes instead of Grand Highlander hybrids smh.
This sub loves hybrids…
I love pure engines.
Only as a cudgel against EVs. As a long time Prius fan and fan of hybrids in general, I remember how vehemently they hated it until they needed something to counter the EV wave.
Hybrids have come a long way including the Prius itself tbf
If anyone drove a modern EV versus a modern hybrid, they’d never suggest a hybrid with a straight face. Hybrids are an absolute snooze to drive, loud comparatively, and about as refined as a mid century tractor
this is the most exaggerated take on hybrids I’ve ever seen lol not biased at all given your flair.
their flair checks out though, Tesla fanboys are one of the most pretentious out there lol
Or it’s just an accurate take of someone who also owns a hybrid?
Have you ever driven a Lexus hybrid?
Evs also got this sub to love public transit too as a cudgel against EVs lmao. I guess it’s proof a rising tide lifts all ships.
But the hybrid rhetoric here is hilarious.
Before ev: “too complicated, too expensive, going to break”
After ev push: “hybrids are the actual best option for everyone, complexity is good actually”
This sub should love public transport though. Less cars on the road means driving is more enjoyable, less accidents, safer roads, etc.
Haha, you are so right. The amount of support for hybrids and public transit on this sub has never been so high. It’s hilarious.
I’m very happy with my Lexus
How much are EVs vs Hybrids tho
If you bothered to click the link you’d see that they’re almost exactly even.
Found the EV throater
But I thought demand for EVs was cratering?! 🙄
HEVs are booming, BEVs are slumping
Sure, that’s why BEV sales are up something like 50% year over year
Easier to do when the starting number is lower. 50% of 1m is easier than 50% of 100m (dramatic example only, not real numbers). I think the best number to use is the overall take rate of a BEV of the total sales. Example, fortune magazine posted an article 6 days ago about BEVs having a 9% take rate so far in 2023 in the US, and quick search shows about 7.3% take rate for 2022. Still a decent increase.
That said, BEVs in some sectors are selling like hot cakes, others seem to a bit slower to sell, coming from the manufacturers.
The truth is getting around faster than suckers are being born.
That’s the real reason for the BEV slump and HEVs taking off.
That’s what Toyota and Big Oil want you to believe.