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Toyota seems to say $28K for the cheapest (LE): 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In Hybrid | Explore the Possibilities. At least around Austin TX,...
Well OK, but how often do you really need a 600-mile range? For me at least, that’s “maybe once every 5 years.” Plus of course, I don’t think...
At least here in the Austin TX vicinity, Toyota dealerships pretty much only charge list for new Prii, last I heard at least, which admittedly was...
If I remove the charger, close the charging door, then push the lock button on the key fob, I usually hear a click in the charging area as well....
Indeed, or with the remote, radio-dongle key: In short, if you unlock the door, but don’t actually open it, they will re-lock after a minute or...
Congratulations! Road trip! Got your charging plans all figured out?
Plus wind resistance, of course...
Yes. The downside, however, is that, every time you convert energy from one form to another, you also lose energy. Series hybrids convert...
I haven’t read the article yet, but I will. Nevertheless, regarding 40% efficiency, remember that that’s peak efficiency. In a pure-gasoline...
Largely agree, but how would they enforce that? Making sure that auto manufacturers abide by SAE (J1772) standards is complicated enough, but...
I’ve had Bridgestone Ecopia Plus (EP422, I think) on our Prime and 2009 regular Prius for quite some time now. They definitely do an excellent...
Like in Japan? That tsunami? Dang, that was terrifying!
I’m aware of these features in general, but not used to seeing them as presented on the MFD (multi-function display). That, since I manage most...
FWIW, are you familiar with Matt Ferrell’s YouTube channel “Undecided”? He’s talked about road tripping in his Tesla Model 3 from his home base...
That’s a reasonable point, but depends upon the details of the EV. Teslas, all in all, hold their value pretty well, but a LEAF, not so much.
Reasonable, but again, most people comparatively rarely take big road trips. Oh, almost forgot: I would not recommend a Nissan LEAF if you live...
Closer to 200 for the particular trip we do, but charging when we get there should be zero problem. Lots of hotels in the particular areas of...
Like, but disagree. For me, 300-mile range, even by EPA estimates, is an entirely-different ball’o’wax from a 150-mile range. I would probably...
Another thing to consider is that the LEAF uses CHAdeMO quick charging, which has lost quite a bit of favor in all but Japan. Although, best I...
The LEAF would not likely be realistic for inter-city travel, other than for comparatively close cities (say the Dallas-Fort-Worth metroplex or...
