IMHO, the following combination of factors can still make a Prius (at least gen 2 and 3, maybe also 4) or Prius V an interesting candidate for general use, and even as the basis for a PHEV conversion:
1.) repairability of the vehicle (access to tools, software, diagnostics, and knowledge) is better than for a Tesla (at least for an intermediate to advanced skill level home mechanic.). Thankfully Tesla has opened up some documentation, but it seems they aren't really designing for repairability. 2.) small exterior form factor (length/width/height) that works well in small garages better than a Model 3, Y, S or Chevrolet Volt 3.) interior space efficiency that is better than a Model 3 or Volt. Similar interior usable space to a Model S (hatchback). 4.) non-connected vehicle. No IoT concerns. No Supercharger DCFC lockout concerns due to title status changes. 5.) Supercharger prices, although initially roughly priced close to local home charging rates, have increased in many areas to the point that a highly efficient ICE can have lower energy costs per mile than an electric vehicle running on Supercharger DCFC sourced kWh. Fuel diversity is a plus. Superchargers are nearly a monopoly. (Yes, home charging is usually is the lowest cost energy option; this is a comparison of the away-from-home situation.) 6.) Light trailer towing range + refueling speed. People do haul small teardrops and utility trailers with Priuses. On Mon, Jun 17, 2024, 13:16 (-Phil-) via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > I'm really surprised anyone would be > interested in it today. Buy a used Chevy Volt if you want a plug-in > Hybrid, they are decent. Better yet, prices for used Tesla Model 3's are > coming down. If you can ignore Elon's BS, it's a fantastic car, and the > Supercharger network was the death-knell of the plug-in hybrid IMO. > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20240619/b2379a63/attachment.htm> _______________________________________________ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No other addresses in TO and CC fields HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/
