Top 6 reasons why you shouldn’t get a hybrid or Electric Vehicle in the Philippines

The shift to EV or electric vehicles is getting a push in the local market, this first! There is increased hype by local online car magazines that promote newer models of hybrids and electric cars from several car brands. In most countries, there are many EVs and hybrids running on their roads. China is making a push for EVs and similar hybrids to lessen carbon pollution. Basically, appealing to the cars buyers to be part of the second wave of cars to come. Primarily the electric vehicle revolution that promises to rid us of pollution caused by petrol driven cars. Tesla and a slew of foreign companies are making the move to wholly electric vehicles and the whole world is following suit. In the Philippines, there are some aspects of it that escapes the Filipino motorist who are obsessed with paying less for fuel! This article will show the top 6 reasons why you shouldn’t get a hybrid or Electric Vehicle, especially now.

Reason #1 Many articles about EVs and hybrids don’t show the real score or real deal with them! It’s always a glossy advertisement that does not show the critical weaknesses and short-comings they have.

Reason #2 These models aren’t current to the newest EVs or hybrids sold abroad. Take note that many of the newer tech is not installed, so you aren’t getting the next gen model, only a late gen one!

Reason #3 Getting an EV or hybrid does not lessen the carbon foot print as claimed by many sources! Hybrid and electric car batteries require rare metals that are mined and thus have finite supply. Despite the warranty claims of having options that are affected by the stockpile of raw materials.

Reason #4 Recycling it is an issue because there is yet an announced way by car makers how they will dispose of EV batteries. There is even a question, how to recycle them without harming the environment.

Reason #5 How much will it cost for maintenance and repair of such cars? Dealerships have yet to convert their repairs bays for such cars.

Reason# 6 All EVs and hybrids aren’t tested in extreme conditions, like week day gridlock. Choosing weekend drives to Tagaytay in which a real “snapshot” of the real performance is ONE dimensional. There aren’t even stats and finding by local online magazines about. It will be buy-buy written AD, without the significant facts!

Now, with these six reasons are you still on the fence or made up an opinion? Just remember that other foreign articles are more comprehensive than local ones. EVs and hybrids need to be given more information so motorists can decide and not regret getting one! All the top 6 reasons why you shouldn’t get a hybrid or Electric Vehicle is a must to consider before taking the plunge with adequate information. Undeniably there is sore lack of it and articles written need to go beyond glossy gimmick, and give the real-deal.