The Energon Pub

[megatran]

I'm in the market for a new car. Previous owned sedans. But won't exclude SUV or electrc or hybrid.

Looking to avoid gas guzzlers like the plague. Gas / petrol price is going vertical (UP for those living under a rock).

Suggestions welcome.

[Rodimus Prime]

Don't go full electric! A hybrid is your best bet, depending on your financial circumstances. I'm not sure about specific models, but I've extensively driven 2 Toyota Priuses before and neither gave me issues. ICE vehicles are still affordable if you know where to look. Do some research according to your price limits and preferences.

[megatran]

I'd consider an EV over a gas guzzler any day. My brother own an EV. Hardly any running cost. He has rooftop solar & battery to store the excess energy.

What's your reservation on going full electric?

[Burn]

You need to remember that Australia doesn't have extensive EV infrastructure if you want to take a long road trip.

Go with a Toyota hybrid. I got a 2025 Corolla Cross in February, 35l tank, I get around 600km's, which is a big step up from an 07 Corolla that was a 45l tank that gave me barely 400km.

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The other thing you need to factor in as well is accessibility to spare parts. A lot of the newer modern cars are short on spare parts as the industry is still manufacturing. Plus if you go with the likes of BYD or GWM, you could be waiting a while as dealerships are only now starting to take them on.

[Rodimus Prime]

What's your reservation on going full electric?

In the United States the system is still figuring itself out. Or rather, those in charge are figuring it out. Charging stations aren't as available as you would think, and the vehicles themselves still have issues. Plus, here it's not really competitive. You have Tesla and Toyota basically. And it's also my preference to have options between types of fuel. The Priuses I drove before were great on long flat roads, but couldn't really go fast in the mountains. For me hybrids are the way to go.