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Should I buy a hybrid now or wait a few years and go for an EV?
I am considering purchasing a new Toyota Corolla Hybrid (and part exchanging my two year old Auris Hybrid). Given the improved range of EVs just coming on the market having 200-mile plus range (which would be plenty more than I need) I wondered whether waiting another year or two would be better economically for future trade-in values if EVs become significantly cheaper to own through Government policy pushing?
Asked on 1 March 2019 by John O'Hara
Answered by
Andrew Brady
EVs are still niche vehicles and I don't think that's going to change dramatically in the near future. For many, hybrids represent the perfect halfway house, and I suspect second-hand values will reflect this for a while yet. Read our road test of the Corolla here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/toyota/toyota-coro.../
If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.
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