2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in
Hybrid
- Electric power for basic, every day needs. Hybrid fuel economy for the rest
Updated March 29, 2012
What's the best hybrid car?
Well, based on sales that's an easy question to answer, it's the Toyota Prius.
But, does Prius hybrid techology translate well once plugs are added into the equation?
Actually, it translates far better than most.
According to cost-effectiveness studies from the likes of Carnegie Melon and Oxford Universities, small battery plug-in hybrids offer the most cost-effectiveness of all plug-in vehicles.
Thus, while some might mock the 14 miles of EV range that the plug-in Prius offers, that's actually an ideal number. In fact, recent plug-in research suggests that most trips average just 6 miles start to stop.
Thus, while average daily mileage might break down to around 40 miles per day, daily mileage is usually much less on average. Instead, it's the long weekend trips, for example, that make up the rest of our yearly mileage.
And that's why the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid is so smart. For most of your regular commutes, the Prius can use mostly electric power to get you where you need to go. Add public charging capabilities, and almost all daily commutes can easily be covered by electric power.
However, when more mileage is needed, particularly for those weekend trips, the Prius plug-in hybrid still achieves around 50 mpg, and offers unlimited range using gasoline.
In terms of hype, the 2012 Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid fall a bit short, but in terms of real world capabilities and real world cost-effectiveness, the plug-in Prius -- like the conventional Prius -- is hard to beat.
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