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Originally Posted by MysticBlue
Exactly. That's why I said nothing makes sense for everyone. There are very few one-size-fits-all solutions. But, I would like to re-iterate the difference between a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. Very big difference. I have absolutely no use for a "regular" hybrid. Thousands more $ for just a few more mpg. Also, because of where I live, (The Western US) a straight up electric only car wouldn't work for me because I would have money tied up in a car that I couldn't leave town with, due to the wide open spaces here... hundreds of miles between potential charging sites. A plug-in hybrid solves the limitations of both a standard hybrid and an all electric vehicle. In other words, it is the best of both worlds, without the downside of either. For me. Not for everyone.
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Plugins are good bridge between all-electric and ICE car, but I would not really call it "best of both worlds"
Plugin, by nature, add extra things to break and extra weight to carry
All that with less interior space
I'm now really disappointed with X5e not offering 3-rd row
P.S. As was already mentioned, Volvo is now looking more attractive