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Despite the growing popularity of traditional electric vehicles, not everyone is ready for one. There’s another option that’s a good first step for many drivers: plug-in hybrids.

“A plug-in hybrid is the gateway drug for EVs,” says Amelia Dalgaard, an automotive expert known online as the Motorhead Mama.

That’s because plug-in hybrids address the range anxiety that stops some car buyers from going full-EV at first.

Plug-in hybrids let you drive on battery power for a limited distance, with a gas engine as backup. For some, it’s the best of both worlds; for others, juggling two fuel sources just isn’t worth the hassle.

Here’s how to decide if a plug-in hybrid is the right car for you.

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