Hi there Phevdude,
I also ordered a Phev Eclipse Cross just before Christmas, expecting delivery in March.
My rationale was the following set of reasons:
1. I have a daily commute of around 25km to work and back, well within the phev range. This would be around 80 to 90 percent of it's use.
2. I can plug in at home and at work.
3. I ski in the winter, around 170kms round trip. 4wd is a must have.
4. I occasionally tow a boat of around 1.4 tonne.
5. Our children have just left home, so a smaller Suv suits our normal requirements.
6. We have a general desire to reduce emissions for the planet, without creating a huge usage compromise. The additional cost of the Phev is the variable that we are prepared to wear.
7. I don't want an Ev at this stage due to the expected high planning requirements for recharging spots around NZ.
I agree with most of your points, and find it interesting that I have a few others to add.
Do any of mine resonate?