* Reduced wear-tear on ICE engine (my Prius can idles on downslopes at 70mpg+ not to mention during low speeds) - I change oil every 12 months (synthetic) and it's always clear.
* No transmission - eCVT = engine directly mated to front transaxle.
* No need for ultra-low-sulphur diesel fuel (I couldn't buy a turbo-diesel in CA a few years ago), or even finding a station that sells diesel (most do, some do not).
* No evaporative emissions = garage smells cleaner.
* Regenerative breaks = no breakpad replacements in 8 years.
* No smog check - still haven't had to do one.
You also get a zen feel when you drive a car that's using electric - it floats forward, no rumble beneath your feet, in 2005 I couldn't buy any other car that'd give me that feeling and also seat 5 ppl comfortably.
I like turbo-diesels, but I like my gas hybrid better.
* No transmission - eCVT = engine directly mated to front transaxle.
* No need for ultra-low-sulphur diesel fuel (I couldn't buy a turbo-diesel in CA a few years ago), or even finding a station that sells diesel (most do, some do not).
* No evaporative emissions = garage smells cleaner.
* Regenerative breaks = no breakpad replacements in 8 years.
* No smog check - still haven't had to do one.
You also get a zen feel when you drive a car that's using electric - it floats forward, no rumble beneath your feet, in 2005 I couldn't buy any other car that'd give me that feeling and also seat 5 ppl comfortably.
I like turbo-diesels, but I like my gas hybrid better.