How far on only electric power?

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  1. kayak99

    kayak99 Junior Member

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    Just bought a new 2008 Prius. One of the questions we have is this - say we ran out of gas, how far would the car continue on a full battery charge? Thanks
     
    #1 kayak99, Jan 5, 2008
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    Based on recent experience, about 3/4 of a mile on the freeway (just enough to get off at the next exit.)
     
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  3. bestmapman

    bestmapman 04, 07 ,08, 09, 10, 16, 21 Prime

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    It depends on the terrain, but about 1-2 miles on a flat surface with 6 bars.
     
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    Don't run out of gas. Refill when it gets to 2 or 3 bars.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Don't do it. Drive just far enough to get off the road and park it. It's just not worth the risk and potential problems. Better yet, don't run out of gas. Repeat after me: "I will fill up before one bar, I will fill up before one bar, ..."

    Tom
     
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  6. kayak99

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    Yeah, I'm getting that feeling! Was at 2 bars for a while last night then refilled and it only took 9.3 gallons.
     
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  7. Bob64

    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

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    The answer is:

    Don't drive your car when it doesn't have gas. Is replacing a 3000$ battery worth the walk? Granted, it really depends on how much you drain the battery... but why take the risk?
     
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