Studies show that the average maintenance cost per mile for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) is generally lower than for traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and roughly comparable to that of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs). Here are the key findings:
- According to Consumer Reports data, PHEVs have an average maintenance and repair cost of about $0.03 per mile, which is approximately half the cost of conventional gasoline vehicles at $0.06 per mile. This cost is similar to that of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), which also average $0.03 per mile.
- Over a typical lifetime mileage of 200,000 miles, the average maintenance cost for PHEVs and all-electric vehicles is estimated at around $4,600, compared to about $9,200 for conventional gasoline cars. This suggests PHEVs offer substantial savings despite their more complex mechanical systems (combining an engine, transmission, electric motor, power electronics, and battery pack).
- While PHEVs are mechanically more complex than HEVs and BEVs, the reduction in fuel use and associated wear on the engine and transmission likely contribute to these lower maintenance costs.
- Some sources note that HEVs tend to require fewer repairs and less maintenance than PHEVs, mainly due to having simpler electric motors and fewer components. However, precise per-mile cost comparisons between HEVs and PHEVs are less frequently detailed in the available data.
Overall, the consensus from these studies is that PHEVs cost about half as much to maintain per mile as conventional gasoline cars and maintain similar maintenance cost efficiency to BEVs. Detailed data specifically contrasting PHEV versus HEV maintenance costs per mile are limited, but PHEVs appear well positioned to offer lower maintenance expenses over the vehicle lifetime compared to internal combustion vehicles.
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