text:  But then the question is, what is the purpose of switching to electric if you're still going to have a gas vehicle? Do you know what I mean? So what is the benefit to somebody besides adding extra weight and a $15,000 battery to your gas car? What benefit does the average person get out of having a hybrid as opposed to just internal combustion? Now, my granddaughter has a hybrid Ford Fusion. And it's not a plug-in hybrid.