I am in the market for a PHEV hybrid under 40K, I have almost 250km run 5 days a week.
Anyone got any thoughts/reviews on Chery Tigo 7 Super Hybrid
I Am in The Market for a PHEV Hybrid under $40K, I Have Almost 250km Run Each Day - 5 Days a Week. Looking for Options
LuckyDealer on 20/08/2025 - 20:37
Last edited 22/08/2025 - 13:54
Last edited 22/08/2025 - 13:54
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Hopefully comes with a bigger battery option.
Double what it has, and it would be half decent/ be able to compete with the GWM (although lacks torque - bigger battery might help that). The GWM H6GTPHEV has almost triple the torque!
Hence the Geely is slower off the line and no good for towing
why not full EV? the most EV only range out of a PHEV is going to be in early to mid 100s on the GWM
Also good savings if you can do novated lease too,
I've got muiltiple businesses and expanding so this travel is only going to increase.
On some days, when I need to visit all of them, run exceeds more than 600km which is why I can't rely on an ev, still have charging enxity.To cover 600km in one day is about 8 hours driving, not including any rest breaks. I'm sure you could stop for 10-20 minutes to go to the toilet and get some food, whilst using a fast charger.
On paper yes, but in reality a 150kw charger is broken or only charges at half the rate because it's sharing the load with other vehicles. I've been stung so many times on my byd when going for long drives because shitty Tritium chargers never give the full output advertised (atleast to Max out my car).
If you're relying on an ev for long drives, best make sure you get a Tesla tbh. The battery conditioning and reliable charger network actually ensures your 30min planned stop doesn't turn into 1hr due to charger issues.
@krisspy: Agree - Tesla has some advantage in the long drive department especially if your longer drives have good access to the Tesla supercharger which actually does charge faster than most other DC chargers on average.
It also has some market leading range for the long range variant i.e. around 470 to 500km even at highway speed.
@krisspy: Too be fair, BYD's (Atto 3 and Dolphin, maybe even the Seal as well) can't really handle multiple fast charging stops in one trip, the battery heats up quick so it limits the charging speed.
Spend more, tax write off?
Like hotbed mentioned, you would stop for lunch/ toilets. Also when you arrive at your work sites just plug it in to charge. with a bit of planning, its not that bad and i'd assume your business is expanding to areas with significant growth so any decent towns would have charging stations these days.
A used H6GTPHEV would be excellent….if you can find one.. someone changing jobs (which terminates their FBT benefit) is plausible to sell for $40k.
150km electric range. 1000km range combined
This is what I'm looking for. We ordered a new one. Ship arrived, but didn't clear customs in time for FBT exemption. Stupid government..wasting everyone's time.
Lease is signed, deposits paid. Why they didn't simply accept this is beyond me.
I'd get a used GR Fit (Jazz) import — a clever little mild hybrid for under $25K.
What does mild hybrid mean in this case?
Just a fairly conventional, non plug-in hybrid with modest performance.
NZ have them — lucky Kiwis.So… a hybrid. Mild hybrid generally refers fo an electric assist system that doesnt drive the wheels or assist the drive of the wheels.
@Euphemistic: Yep, just a variation of what's come before. A review somewhere labeled it "mild", I hope it wasn't Top Gear, I have a feeling it was. It's essentially the same system Honda's trotting out between most of their range.
There's two electric motors, one generates for the tiny battery and the other drives. No gearbox at all (not even a CVT). Torque to the electric is done electronically, thus the e-CVT label they're using.
@Speckled Jim: There is a distinct difference between hybrid and mild hybrid.
Hybrid can run on electric motor alone, without push from combustion engine, albeit only for a short distance.
Mild hybrid only operates in assisted mode, when engine is running, electric motor kicks in to help acceleration to save fuel. It was primarily developed to comply with European emission standards.
Mild hybrid has nothing to do with Honda's implementation of hybrid.
Nice. I'd get the 992 hybrid. The electric motor is built into the pdk transmission and also acts as the starter motor and alternator. The turbos are electric so no lag or overboost. Friggin awesome.
Wow, like 300K when it lands? And I thought the Taycan was a bit much!
Thanks i will look into this.
I wish I could, got muiltiple businesses and expanding so this travel is only going to increase.
On some days when I need to visit all of them, run exceeds more than 600km which is why I can't rely on an ev, still have charging enxity.600km of car travel in one day?
You can't be spending much time at each of your businesses?
May I ask what kind of business/es are they?
"Looking for Options"
Easy - move
Do yourself, traffic, and the environment a favour.
FFS your time is worth more than travelling 250km per day and wife travelling 100km per day.What’s FFS?
Frugal frugal spending.
Finally found something. Usually when sifting through the bargains on OzBargain.
Facial feminization surgery
I wish I could, got muiltiple businesses and expanding so this travel is only going to increase.
On some days when I need to visit all of them, run exceeds more than 600km which is why I can't rely on an ev, still have charging enxity.Ok. We get it. No need to cut and paste the same answer over and over and over.
Are you not having a good morning? Take care mate, I wish you a good morning.
@LuckyDealer: I'm having a great morning. Thanks for asking.
Also, based on this new info just grab a base model i30 or Mazda 3. No range anxiety, comfortable cars and will average 6l/100km on highway cycle. Cheap to service and very reliable.
Get a hybrid Camry instead for $44k. Thank me later.
thanks, too old cabin, need some exciting new features in a budget when spending so many hours inside a car…
Personally I would take 'boring' reliability in a car that I need for work and getting me from A to B with a known support network for servicing and parts.
Newer Chinese cars, which are all that fit the budget for new cars, do not have this network yet.You don’t need exciting features.
200% agree driving those k’s crazy not to consider a Tesla. No I don’t own one, but have an EV and couldn’t go back.
What are people's thoughts on the BYD Dolphin EV or the MG3 hybrid?
Currently debating between the 2.MG3 hybrid doesnt have the pickup. I test drove it, didnt like it.
Do a test drive. I liked many things about dolphin except the poor visibility from driver seat. (head check, rear view glass and the fat pillar where side mirror is blocked fair bit of the view)
I Am in The Market for a PHRV Hybrid
What is a "PHRV Hybrid"?
corrected, thanks. I meant PHEV.
corolla is the best
That’s going to kill a PHEV battery very quickly, consider a long range EV and enjoy the convenience and savings.
A wall charger at home can add around 400-609km depending on the car in under 10 hours.
Get an EV plan and that’s peanuts.
Tesla model 3 LR second hand, autopilot will make your day.
Unless you have charging options at both ends of your journey, look away from PHEV and go with a straight up EV which you should be able to fast charge in between trips and on occassion on each ends* of trips.
PHEVs make more sense if you have shorter drives each day which you can entirely do it through battery where you can top it off at home or so.
Why must it be a PHEV? A bit late to the party for that since the FBT benefit expired on it in April. I feel with PHEV, people only think about the benefits of both EVs and ICE but in reality its a compromise. You still end up with the high cost of service of ICE, the problem with replacing the EV battery, and the weight of both the ICE engine and EV battery.
Worse come to worse just use the money you save on servicing to rent a nice ICE vehicle for the long weekend getaway.
Username checks out.
What do you deal?
I'm guessing he is a vending machine owner
i import certain building material and supply, plus run 2 retail outlets.
Driving that much, guess at least after tax you could have on your pocket $600/day. Why worry to save few bucks on Phev???
How did you estimate that?
How does the distance someone drives a ratio to their earnings?Assume he is referring to tax deductibles. Driving 200+km for daily for work, that’s a healthy deduction.
For your run, go all EV. You can install a 32amp plug in the garage that will charge your car to 100% in few hours. You will have a car with full range ready to go in the morning. For electricity go OVO plan and pay $0.08/kw betwee 12am and 6am.
You will save huge $$.
Thanks everyone for all the input, it looks like EV will be a better choice.
Test drove byd Atto3, and going to test-drive model Y tomorrow.
Might get a used model Y for my $ range.BYD Atto 3 Range 345km, or 420km. At highway speed, would be 20% less.
If you're after a smaller SUV, the Kia EV3 is on a new platform and is very good. Standard range is 436km. Its a bit over your budget at 47k, but its a better car than the extende range Atto 3, which is 45k.
The model Y is much larger. 2nd hand would be best for bang for buck. You can still novate lease second hand vehicles, if your employer offers that option.
Go for a used long range option. Used Polestar 2 long range might be ok, but interior might be too bland for you. Have you also thought about a used late model BMW 530D? Sips fuels on road trips and engaging drive as well.
Might get a used model Y for my $ range.
Unless you really need the extra space or the tiny bit of extra clearance, the Model 3 is cheaper to buy, cheaper to run (higher efficiency), slightly cheaper to insure, and noticeably more fun to drive due to lower centre of gravity and less weight.
3 also looks better than the Y
I will recommend go for Prius PHV (Japan Import) it gives the fuel average of 27km/L (roughly 1300 - 1500 kms in full tank ) and you can also charge it to get more better fuel consumption and its Toyota which is fully reliable and resale market is pretty good.
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thanks, I will look into this.