Prius Plugin Regrets

my understanding as well

i drive a B-class, see signature; it has a number of different regen settings, but my point is that the amount of regeneration possible is higher because the motor is more powerful and the battery can support higher currents. Prius, at max, can generate 60 kW; B-class can generate 100 kW. The battery, too, is much more limited in the output it can provide; PiP takes almost 30 seconds to get to 60, while the B-class does it in under 8, despite being an extra 800 lbs heavier. What you see in the output has a corresponding match in the input, i.e. regen.

 

My expectations from the Gen2 PIP are that it will still use both power sources to maximize driving efficiency and not EV range, but be "sportier" in EV mode.

 

Just started to consider a used PiP instead of a used standard Liftback! Even though i won't be able to plug in all the time the Lithium Ion battery and extra standard features are very compelling! Do you think they are as reliable as the non the PiP's or have different longevity issues?

 

Yes they are just as reliable. Of coarse no one knows about the lithium battery but it shouldn't be a problem. The good news is that depending on where you are the used price of a PIP is not much different then a regular Prius if you do some hunting and negotiation.

 

Thx! I'm even more in the air about what to get now! I like the cost and size of the C but the lift-back is a more mature vehicle and I do more hwy than city and having the extra space is welcome for times i need it like camping etc.. I'm small and could make do with the c, but don't like that it is weaker and made similar to the ultra budget designed yaris.. Im looking at both gen 2 and 3 used or even a new 2015 but even for 20k otd ttl seems like the depreciation would be a disadvantage and negate the fuel savings. I don't want the stress and break-in of new either.. I am holding out for an intelligent owner who needs to sell or is upgrading to gen4 who got a 2 mile one off the truck and did an early oil change, tint, amazing maintenance history etc.. The PiP seems to have very few downsides besides no spare tire and less room in the trunk and the bit of extra weight..

 

You can, 10 to work, then charge, then 10 back home. Don't press the pedal so hard that the engine comes on

 

i hope you're disappointed.

 

You're going to need a truck to accommodate that backpack of yours... Or is the backpack normal size and you are just very tiny?

 

That's exactly what I do. My workplace is approx. 10 miles from my home, and I can charge at work most days.

Still, it would be nice to have a 20-25 mile range for other trips in the city. 10 miles is pretty limiting for big North American cities.

I don't really need a 200 mile range on electric, unless it's a pure EV.

 

18.6 miles to work for me. A mix of EV, EV-BOOST (blending), and HV is quite effective for me. This morning, that worked out to 195 MPG.

I recharge at work using solar, then get similar results on the drive home.

 

Don't do that. Drive normally. Let the car take care of itself.

Don't do that.

Don't do that.

If it stresses you out, don't do that.

Do you mean regenerative braking? If it stresses you out, don't do that.

Don't bother. The car is very smart and can take care of itself. And no, a regular Prius has significantly shorter ev range and lower combined mpg's.

You've purchased a very fuel efficient car. Enjoy it. Let the car take care of the details. Good luck.

 

That's the point.

You drive like you normally would.
The electricity is still taken fully advantage of, even when the engine runs. You get outstanding MPG as a result.