Higher Gas Prices Just Made The Honda CR-V Hybrid Much Easier To Justify

Gas Changes The MathThe ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has pushed gas prices higher, has put electrified vehicles such as hybrids in the spotlight due to their improved fuel efficiency. At the same time, because hybrids are usually more expensive than their gas-only counterparts, it has also raised questions about the break-even point between the two powertrain options.A study from JATO provides insight into how rising gas prices affect the break-even point of hybrids, at least in the case of the Honda CR-V. The CR-V is the automaker’s best-selling model in the U.S., with the study comparing the AWD Sport-L Hybrid and the gas-only AWD EX-L. The hybrid starts at $40,225 and delivers 37 mpg combined, representing …