Plug-in hybrids are becoming more popular than ever before. Automakers are rolling out new plug-in hybrid tech for new nameplates, making the space competitive. PHEVs cost more than typical hybrids but have added benefits like more power and further driving range.
Don’t make this mistake if you own or plan on getting one of the two best small plug-in hybrid SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 Prime or the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid.
Don’t Do This With Your Toyota RAV4 Prime
The Toyota RAV4 Prime is, in many ways, the best version of the Toyota RAV4 ever made. This may seem overstretched, but the RAV4 Prime features the one thing every other RAV4 is missing: power. Who doesn’t want more power in their vehicle?
The RAV4 Prime uses electric motors and a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine to make a whopping 302 horsepower. That’s nearly 100 more horses than the popular RAV4. It’s quicker than any other Toyota SUV. This small plug-in hybrid SUV doesn’t just offer more power, though. It also allows drivers to travel using electricity thanks to its electric-only driving range.
The Toyota RAV4 Prime has 42 miles of electric-only driving range. InsideEVs claims that many PHEV owners are neglecting to charge their vehicles. This is a massive problem for the RAV4 Prime owners. Owning a RAV4 Prime without using its electric-only driving range deprives the driver of a critical benefit. If you get one, don’t make the mistake of ignoring the electric-only driving capabilities.
Do Not Do This To The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid SUV
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid is a PHEV version of the popular Hyundai Tucson small SUV. It can travel for 33 miles on just electricity. If you own or get a Tucson PHEV, don’t make the mistake of not charging it. Many Tucson Plug-in Hybrid owners are not using the vehicle’s electric-only driving range to their advantage.
Apart from the electric-only driving range, the Tucson PHEV comes standard with all-wheel drive and has great standard safety features.
Conclusion
Owning an SUV that requires charging is not easy in Nigeria, considering there are few charging stations. So, before getting any PHEV or electric vehicle, ensure there’s a charging station close to or around you.
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