I really hate to see such a negative reply being the top comment, especially when much of it is subjective (what sucks to you is great for me).<p>Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, parallel and series drive trains are all different as clarified in the other daughter comments. While they use differing percentages of electric power, I still think the key is using electric for 0-10 mph and for regeneration. Once you do that, you can overcome some of the inefficiencies of the ICE.<p>The article doesn&#x27;t go into the details of how the subsidies are allocated, so it doesn&#x27;t make sense to assume one way or the other. I do like your suggested allocation, but for all we know, that could be how they are planning on doing it. Or if you are German, write to your representative to suggest it.<p>Finally, I have driven the Nissan Leaf and totally disagree with your dismissal of it. It drives way better than equivalent ICE cars of similar size and price range (after US gov&#x27;t tax credit). For suburban driving, the range is sufficient, it just requires a home charger. Looks are subjective and I agree I find it a bit odd, but there are alternatives. There is a Kia Soul, Ford Focus, and Mercedes B-class that are electric and identically-styled to their ICE equivalents. So I really think your exaggerated claims are based on ignorance.<p>What it boils down to is that you can&#x27;t have new products and dismiss them for not not being exactly like the old products. Somebody has to be the beta-tester.<p>edit: just remembered Hanlon&#x27;s razor.