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Thats something you cant overlook when buying a new car today.
The rest was on nothing but all-electric power.
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Thanks to the all-wheel drive system, the Sportage PHEV has the traction and power to endure inclement weather.
On all-electric power, I really enjoy how it has a much smoother acceleration.
However, Im a little disappointed thatLevel 1 chargingtops out at about the speed of 0.6 kW.
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Even after 12 hours of charging, it was still nowhere near full.
In fact, I was getting estimated times of 24 hours for a complete charge.
Comparatively, it took 10 to 12 hours to charge theLexus RX450h+ PHEVs 18.1 kWh battery.
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I also like how it gives drivers the option to switch from EV mode to automatic or hybrid mode.
These two are different because automatic will decide when to use the battery, engine, or both.
Meanwhile, hybrid mode will combine electric and engine power for the best efficiency.
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Its one of those premium features that would normally be offered as part of an optional package.
With this kind of utility, youll be able to carry big payloads instead of renting a truck.
Unlike your standard gas-powered car, however, youll be refueling considerably less.
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Meaning, its possible to fill it up once a month if I can manage its all-electric power.
But to be fair, this underperformance in acceleration is necessary to gain better gas efficiency.
Neither the side mirrors nor the rearview mirror have any anti-glare films on them.
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Gas prices are volatile, so leaning into its all-electric power as much will offset refueling costs.
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