BEV vs PHEV vs Hybrid TCO
3-way 5-year cost comparison
Pricing (similar vehicle class)
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BEV vs PHEV vs Hybrid TCO Comparison
Honest 3-way 5-year TCO: pure EV vs plug-in hybrid vs traditional hybrid. With realistic charging usage, depreciation, and your specific grid/fuel prices.
How to use this tool
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Same-class car prices
BEV, PHEV, HEV equivalent.
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Annual usage
km/year, charging access, road conditions.
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5-year TCO
All 3 compared honestly.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does PHEV win?
Driver who plugs in daily + does 60%+ short trips on battery + drives long-distance often. If never plug in, PHEV burns gas with extra battery weight = worst of both. Real-world data: many PHEVs charged < 50% of time.
BEV always cheapest long-term?
In high-electricity-price + low-fuel-price regions: not always. UK/DE BEV strong. US gas states (cheap gas + grid coal): HEV often beats BEV on TCO. Check your specific region.
HEV (regular hybrid) underrated?
Yes. Toyota Prius/Corolla HEV: low purchase price, no plug needed, ~50 mpg. Best TCO in many scenarios where BEV charging inconvenient or grid price high.
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