Finally! The comparison test we've all been eagerly waiting for!

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt) 05/14/2018 at 14:43 • Filed to: Hybrid, Prius

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KBB’s team of experts take a look at some of the hottest Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) on the market today. Featuring cars from Hyundai, Honda, Toyota and Chevrolet, we compare them side-by-side to see what they have to offer. Which one would you plug in?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 14:47

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Prius prime if I can then make it look like a normal Prius.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/14/2018 at 14:49

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“Normal” Prius?

M.T. Blake > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 14:51

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I’d rather walk. Someone should create a video where all these get lit on fire.

mazda616 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 15:04

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I want a Volt so badly. My commute to work is 8.5 miles (17 miles-ish round trip not including anywhere I roam on lunch break). I could go ages without using any gasoline.

Wacko > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 15:05

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I would take a Volt

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > mazda616 05/14/2018 at 15:15

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There are other options out there, maybe not for the same price though

https://cleantechnica.com/2018/01/04/plug-hybrid-electric-vehicles-available-purchase-usa/

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Wacko 05/14/2018 at 15:17

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Did it win the comparison? I didn’t watch the video.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 15:17

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I sat in a Clarity at the most recent auto show and it was very...normal. Looked like a normal car, was comfortable, wasn’t too expensive. The Volt seems great, too, but is just a little too goofy looking. Let’s not talk about the Prius.

mazda616 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 15:19

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Yeah but I like the Volt. I’ve always liked its styling (both generations) and it fits car seats well. And it has horrid depreciation, making used models very cheap.

Wacko > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 15:22

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but you posted it

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Wacko 05/14/2018 at 15:25

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Only watched the Honda Clarity part because it’s brand new, wasn’t interested in the rest.

Wacko > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 15:26

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i went blind after seeing the Prius part so....

Captain of the Enterprise > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 15:48

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I didn’t watch the video but I’m a big fan of the Volt theory of using the gas engine just to generate electricity and using just an electric motor to drive it.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 16:27

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GLC

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 16:31

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Bottom image is a prime

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 05/14/2018 at 16:51

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Wait where did that come from?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 18:57

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Germany?

Nah it wasn’t in this test but if I were to consider any currently offered plug in that’s what I would go with.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 05/14/2018 at 19:18

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Oh didn’t know there was a GLC plugin

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 19:26

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Yup! GLC350e

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 05/14/2018 at 19:32

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So I opened the Car & Driver article to read up on the GLC350e and I immediately came across these gems:

It’s a Cult, I tell ya

jimz > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 20:09

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they’re a bunch of assholes who literally did not give one shit about cars until Tesla showed up and now they pompously strut around acting as though they know everything they need to know about the industry.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > jimz 05/14/2018 at 20:18

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Go to Youtube and read the comments on any electric car or any self driving car videos not just Tesla related. It literally makes you rage and your blood pressure shoot up.

Here’s a fine example where they invaded Cadillac’s channel.

jimz > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 20:22

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first rule of YouTube comments is you don’t read YouTube comments.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > jimz 05/14/2018 at 20:23

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I can’t help it man. It’s like a train wreck combined with a massive highway pileup; you want to keep looking.

Derpwagon > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 20:47

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It’s almost as if any fan base has more than a fair share of dumbfucks.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > mazda616 05/14/2018 at 21:13

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part of the depreciation drop is due to the tax credit and when a new gen is announced.

fintail > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 21:28

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I wish they’d drink some Jim Jones Kool-Aid.

On what planet is a Model X sexy? It’s a big egg-shaped minivan with flamboyant doors and 1980s build quality.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/14/2018 at 22:32

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the volt in my driveway

Only qualm I have is that there can be huge variation in electric range and mileage depending on outside temp, inside temp, driving conditions, and driving speed. The really have to drive them at the same time, on the same route.

electric range 0 F, 35miles, 30F 49 miles, 50F 53-55.

Mileage, 0 F 28mpg, 30F 38mpg, 50F 42-52

Also speed, @40mph best so far was 68 miles range with a few left over, @65 you’ll get a perdicted 53miles.

mazda616 > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 05/15/2018 at 09:09

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True. Even the new (2016 and up) Volts are going for pretty good prices now.