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When we compare plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) that rely on their batteries for the entire, relatively short trip to HEVs that do their own thing when driving on mixed-length excursions, I feel like we're comparing apples and oranges.

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For my 36-mile round-trip commute, my PHEV also shows an infinite fuel economy when set to 100% electric drive.

As an observer, I've seen that when set to HEV mode, it will draw slightly more power from the battery than when fully charged, as if you were storing it for later use;


It causes the gas mileage to skyrocket; for example, when this occurs, I've had 95.2mpg and 105mpg in HEV mode very lately.

Yesterday, the level had decreased to 98% after I filled the tank with E5 fuel on January 14th.
Every Friday, I put my car into high-emission driving mode and use it all weekend long since the only place I can charge it is at work.
So long as I remember to plug in and charge my battery when I get there on Monday morning, I should be able to drive completely in electric mode.

My whole weeklong journey, with the exception of Friday, is completed solely in electric mode.

Figuring out which settings to employ in which situations is thrilling - complete geek overload - and I really adore it...!!! 🥰

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For a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), I'd like to know the real cost per mile by adding up the costs of charging and petrol over a set period of time, maybe a month or three months. This should be possible if the driver is enrolled in a specific charging tariff and the electricity costs can be calculated using the invoices from their home and office chargers. When the increased purchase cost of the PHEV is offset, the prices per mile might be compared to those of a HEV.

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