Hybrids, plug-ins & EVs
Should you go hybrid, plug-in or fully electric? Straight answers for Canadian drivers from Zack and Andrea Spencer of MotorMouth, on the questions their viewers ask most: winter range, charging at home and on the road, rebates, batteries and what it all really costs.
Electrified cars are the topic MotorMouth viewers ask about most, and the most common question is not about EVs alone: it is whether a hybrid or plug-in hybrid would suit them better. This section answers that first, then works through the rest, with Canadian prices, Canadian winters and Canadian rules in mind.
Answers from Zack and Andrea
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How the three work, what each costs to buy and run, and how your daily distance, parking and road trips point to the right one.
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What cold does to range, why a heat pump and preconditioning matter, and how to plan for the coldest days.
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Level 1 and Level 2, what an installation can involve, and how much charging most drivers actually need.
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Options when you cannot plug in at home, and when a hybrid makes more sense.
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Federal and provincial programs, who qualifies and how the rebate is paid.
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Battery life, capacity warranties and what replacement really involves.
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Electricity versus fuel, maintenance and insurance, worked through for Canadian drivers.
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Planning a trip, charging speeds and what to expect at public chargers.
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Resale, depreciation and what to check when buying a used EV or hybrid.
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Towing ratings, what towing does to range, and which models are rated for it.
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Which models are expected, when, and what to ask about warranty and service support.
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Brakes, fluids, the 12-volt battery and the plug-in hybrid's engine: what still needs doing.
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