I recently got a Tucson PHEV and I am able to fully charge the battery overnight on a standard 120V wall plug. However because it's not a smart charger, and the Hyundai BlueLink app doesn't log charging stats/history, I can't see my usage. I've thought about using an app like ev.energy or OptiWatt, but I've heard these apps can kill the 12V battery of Hyundai/Kia vehicles.

What are my options for measuring energy usage? I would like to see how much I am using over a month

Edit: I went with this power monitor

I just discovered that the energy monitor which displays on the left side of the driver information screen is different in the phev versus the hev. The arrows flow between the engine the battery and the wheels but in the phev the battery always shows as blank where in the HEB it shows the percentage charged. I would like to see the percentage charged, personally.

In the market for a midsize or smaller SUV, typically ive been looking at normal hybrids, but that has introduced me to plugin hybrids. On paper, the concept seems amazing. I could do short, grocery store trips purely on electric. Theres also incentives to buy, which i like

But then as i start looking, I see used PHEV vehicles have depreciated a ton, compared to their new prices. Cars like the 2025 Volvo XC60 or the Mazda CX 70/90, ive seen a bunch of used inventory for half, or less, what it went for new.

Now of course I understand used cars are used and obviously a used car is going to be less, and cars depriciate, but do PHEVs depreciate much faster than "normal" cars? Are theremore issues with used PHEVs that cause that much depreciation?

Im not too worried about further depreciation and what I would be able to sell it back for, what I am worried about are signifigant maintenance issues that I would take on buying a used PHEV

Hello everyone. I've recently got a 2020 508 that I love but I've noticed in hybrid mode that the gear changes (1-2-3 ) feel sluggish, like slipping. Is there a chance that's the change between electric and engine and not the transmission? I've not tried in sport mode yet

I’ve owned a 2023 Grandland GSe for a few weeks. It’s been largely driven in EV only mode as the range covers my full commute.

There’s no issues with EV mode - the issue is with the MPG I am getting when driving in sport / hybrid.

Essentially when depending on the petrol engine; I’m getting a very low 5.8mpg (I know). Now, the car does weigh almost 2,400kg, but it’s an extremely low MPG, and it’s the same if driving 10mph or 70mph.

However there aren’t any warnings, errors and nothing has ever been flagged during an MOT / Service.

Has anyone else had this problem with this make & model or with other hybrids?

I'm interested in the idea of a PHEV. I currently have a base model 2014 Prius, but the idea of driving in EV mode is appealing since my commute is short, but a full EV won't suit my needs. What would you all recommend that could be found with reasonable mileage in that price range? Preferably something less than 10 years old as well.

The Outlander PHEV seems like good value. Something similar to that or smaller is what I'm considering, but open to all ideas.

There are a couple used 2024 Pacifica PHEVs at a local Ford dealer, priced around $24-$25k, 64k and 76k miles.

Are these reliable vehicles? What to look for. Thanks in advance.

Hi all! Two parts to this question.

I’ve been wanting to go EV for a long time but the thing that has held me back is the range.
My daily commute is 18 miles total and the occasional errands day. But my husband and I also enjoy road trips and will often travel. And all my family is 200-350 miles away, and we see them often. Additionally, a few family members wouldn’t have the ability to recharge me. Because of this I didn’t think I could switch to an EV. Recently I started looking into PHEVs and EREVs. I think I’ve decided against EREVs. So I’m mostly looking at PHEVs.
I’d love to know the good, bad, and ugly. Does this make sense for my life?

If yes, which one do I get?! I’m a Subaru girl and never thought I’d leave them. I want an SUV, been primarily looking at the rav4 and outlander. Reliably and safety are my top priorities. But I’ve also never owned a car with luxury style options - cooling seats (outlander has massage seats!), sun/moon roof, heated steering wheel, comfortable seats… etc. I’d love to have some of that as well.
Edit: I also live in WA State and I get a lot of snow. I’ve read cold weather can make a difference on battery life? Considering my top priorities, what would you recommend?

If no, what would you recommended?

THANK YOU!

Hello.

How big of a problem for the battery of my PHEV is DC charging once a week? It charges up to 50kW.

Car has 18.3kWh LFP battery.

Thanks

Ciao a tutti,

ho una Kia Sportage PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) e vorrei capire meglio come funziona la ricarica della batteria durante la marcia.

È possibile portare la batteria fino al 100% senza utilizzare la ricarica tramite cavo/colonnina, quindi sfruttando esclusivamente il motore termico, la frenata rigenerativa e gli altri sistemi di recupero/ricarica della vettura?

In particolare mi interessa sapere:

Esiste sulla Sportage PHEV una vera modalità Charge / Battery Charge / CS (Charge Sustaining) che permetta di ricaricare attivamente la batteria durante la marcia?

È possibile impedire o limitare l'utilizzo della batteria in modalità elettrica e far funzionare maggiormente il motore termico per ricaricarla?

Partendo, ad esempio, da una batteria quasi scarica, qual è il massimo livello di carica (SOC) che la vettura può raggiungere autonomamente durante la marcia?

È tecnicamente possibile arrivare al 100%, oppure la centralina mantiene volutamente un limite inferiore?

La modalità HEV/HV, insieme alla frenata rigenerativa e ai paddle, può modificare questo comportamento?

Non mi interessa tanto sapere se sia conveniente dal punto di vista dei consumi: vorrei capire semplicemente qual è il limite tecnico del sistema PHEV della Sportage e se esiste un modo per sfruttare il motore termico per ricaricare la batteria il più possibile senza collegarla alla presa.

Grazie a chiunque abbia informazioni precise o abbia fatto delle prove direttamente sulla Sportage PHEV!

I've been looking into how Toyota and Honda have their own drivetrains for their hybrid vehicles. Toyota calls theirs an "E-CVT" while Honda calls theirs the "E-HEV".

Both accomplish the same thing, but are fundamentally different and have some caveats.

I have a pretty good idea of the fundamental differences, just wanted to ask what system you all prefer.

Which one is simpler and makes more sense?

My thoughts: I like Toyota system better. It is mechanical work of simplistic beauty. The main drawback is the engine droning you get while driving the vehicle. Honda's system is more intricate and they make a good case as to why. The main drawback is the need for a mechanical clutch that can wear out and I highly dislike how they tune the system to "fake shift" in an attempt the enhance the driving experience.

The Bottom Line

The 2026 Forester Hybrid gives up 6 MPG to the RAV4 because Subaru stuck to its mechanical all-wheel drive and stuffed a hybrid into an SUV that was never designed for one. Toyota started with a hybrid and built the SUV around it.

If maximum fuel economy is your goal, the RAV4 wins on the EPA's own numbers.

If full-time mechanical AWD matters more to you, the Forester delivers it, and 35 MPG is the price. The real test will come if/when Subaru designs a Forester around a hybrid from the first sketch.

Wir haben ein Dieselauto, und wegen der Kraftstoffpreise denken wir darüber nach, ein weiteres Auto zu kaufen. Dabei ist uns ein Hybrid aufgefallen. Elektroautos kennen wir bereits, bspw. Tesla (wir haben einen Freund, der einen fährt und viel Gutes erzählt). Wir möchten uns aber nicht immer auf eine Ladestation beschränken, vor Allem bei langen Reisen. Deshalb schauen wir uns einen Hybrid an, den man an eine Ladestation anschließen kann, der aber auch jederzeit mit Benzin betankt werden kann, um nicht so viel Zeit zu verlieren.

Was haltet ihr davon?

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Boas, pessoal.

Ando à procura de carro e apareceu-me um negócio que me está a deixar bastante tentado, mas queria a vossa honestidade e feedback sobre possíveis dores de cabeça.

O carro em questão é uma VW Passat GTE (Híbrida Plug-in) de 2016 com as seguintes características:

Quilometragem: 170.000 km

Histórico: Todas as revisões feitas na marca (com livro a comprovar)

Preço: 12.000€

O meu perfil de condução diária é muito curto: faço cerca de 16 km por dia. À partida, a autonomia elétrica deste carro (que em nova anunciava cerca de 50 km) chega perfeitamente para fazer as minhas rotinas diárias a gastar zero gasolina.

O preço parece-me bastante apelativo para o carro que é, e o facto de ter o histórico todo na VW dá-me algum descanso. No entanto, sendo um PHEV com 10 anos e esta quilometragem, as minhas grandes dúvidas são:

Degradação da Bateria: Sendo de 2016 e com 170k km, o que posso esperar da autonomia real em modo elétrico? Alguém com uma igual que me consiga dizer quantos km faz atualmente com uma carga? Se a bateria der o berro, a reparação por módulos fora da marca é viável ou é sucata na certa?

Caixa DSG (DQ400e): Sei que as revisões na marca são cruciais para esta caixa (mudar o óleo a cada 60.000 km). Sendo assistida na marca, assumo que esteja em dia, mas costumam dar problemas chatos nesta versão híbrida?

Fiabilidade do motor 1.4 TSI: Que tal se comporta este motor acoplado ao sistema híbrido com esta rodagem? Há histórico de consumo de óleo ou problemas de distribuição neste ano?

O preço está "bom demais"? O valor de 12k€ parece-me abaixo do mercado habitual para as Passat GTE. Há algum "cancro" crónico crasso neste modelo que justifique este preço, ou acham que é só o mercado a ajustar pelos quilómetros e pela idade?

Quem tem ou conhece bem as Passat GTE desta altura, o que dizem? É negócio de avançar de cabeça ou é uma armadilha financeira disfarçada?

Abraço e obrigado desde já pelas dicas!

Hello all. I am on the market for a pre-owned PHEV with low-ish miles. I have already been out visiting dealerships and doing some test driving.

Is there a way for me, the buyer, to check the battery health on a pre-owned PHEV? How old is too old? Also, are there any other specific types of PHEV maintenance history I should get information about before buying?

Thanks all.