Before my Kona I had a Prius PHEV – in all the time I had it the only others ones I saw were at the Toyota garage – loads of non PHEV Prius. But my point is there was a very noticeable difference in performance and drive between battery driven and engine – you could recharge the battery from the engine whilst driving – so on a long run I would always top the battery up on the motorway ready for the A roads – on the run from Surrey to Redruth it made a huge difference in the ability to overtake on A roads – that was the start of my EV journey.
I’ll give you that! Even when the battery is depleted there is still 15-20% remaining to help you along the way, with near instant go and no turbo lag. Unfortunately an EV isn’t for me yet – maybe when they guarantee 400 miles come rain or shine, I may reconsider. I’m set in my ways from driving long distances and if I stopped a couple of times to charge, I’ll be home for supper not tea. [emoji’s don’t work, so its just a LMAO I’m affraid.]