While we're fans of fully battery electric vehicle at the channel, there's been something of a noticeable pushback by both the auto industry and legislators in some markets against EVs. In their place, we're seeing a resurgence of interest in plug-in hybrids. But are plug-in hybrids really a good idea? Are they any use for most people? Could an EV prove a more practical alternative? Or are plug-in hybrids and range-extended EVs actually worthwhile for some people? We have plenty of thoughts! 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Opinions are varied 01:47 - The push back against EVs toward EREVs and PHEVS 05:09 - Basics of EREVs and PHEVS 12:23 - EREV range-anxiety help - is it really needed now? 15:01 - Have EV advances eliminated the need? We say "yes" 15:47 - Rawdogging vs stopping 16:41 - 800V eliminates some of the concerns that brought about Plug-in Hybvrids 18:38 - There are valid reasons to go plug-in hybrid or EREV instead of a BEV 20:09 - Pickup Trucks and Towing... 21:18 - Edge-case use 22:23 - The bad reasons for going PHEV or EREV over BEV 22:56 - Should you get one? 23:18 - Range over 50 miles is a must 24:21 - DC fast charging 25:07 - The real reason PHEVs are back? 25:48 - Thanks, and Goodbye! Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield. Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Kate Walton-Elliott Camera, Editor, Colorist: Vi Horton Art and Animation: Erin Carlie Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Music supplied through Artlist.io © Transport Evolved LLC, 2025 Links: Learn more about how vehicles work at @WeberAuto Read Transport & Environment's study into plug-in hybrid emissions: https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/plug-in-hybrids-pollute-more-than-claimed-in-cities-and-on-commutes-new-tests-show PLEASE help support the channel (if you are going to use Amazon) by using our Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/40xOyjm As amazon affiliates, we will earn money from qualifying purchases made using this code. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC675NhQ4EU5TzwCMwYp5XCw/join This video was made possible thanks to the kind donations of our supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi. Join them in supporting us. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/transportevolved Buy the team a coffee -- or a meal! https://ko-fi.com/transportevolved Donate using bitcoin: BC1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WH Support us by buying some merch at https://www.redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd/shop Follow our 'second' channel - Transport Evolved Take Two, at https://www.youtube.com/transportevolvedtake2 Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/U3tnkGNfCA Follow the show on Mastodon: https://mastodon.transportevolved.com/ Follow the show on PeerTube: [email protected] Use the TE Aptera referral code - i.refs.cc/zz56EbIi - but watch our explainer video FIRST: https://youtu.be/mwzwEssgqNI Sign up for EnergySage at https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262