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Plug-in hybrids use three times more fuel than manufacturers claim, analysis finds
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 18 Feb 2026
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Driving and charging habits vary widely and we already know that the various test cycles are either badly designed or simply a good faith best effort to replicate driving patterns. Buying a PHEV and never plugging it in, with a heavy foot, or using it exclusively for highway driving, will of course drive up the petrol consumption. This shouldn’t be a surprise. They’re better than a non-EV.
They’re especially good for people who do a lot of city driving and for many commuters too.
Yep before the jackass ran a red and killed my PHEV Pacifica that baby was amazing for my city life. It got 40 miles to a charge so it was pretty much 90% EV driving. I also think I got around 45mpg when we drove across the country. They don't do real use case testing otherwise they would see they are actually amazing if the fit is right for you.
It would be great for me. I’m on the hunt for one but they’re just expensive, and I've got the champagne and caviar taste on a beer and chips budget.