Using the Prius Plug-in PRIMARILY as a hybrid, is it possible/mostly practical?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by masterjorn, May 7, 2020.

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... while my goal is a fully electric vehicle, my living situation just doesn’t allow that at this point. But then, a thought popped in my head. Is it possible to buy the Plug-In, and then use it as a normal, standard Prius, but, when My living situation better favors that plug-in life, I can simply get a charger, and plug it in!
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Sure, no problem. Bear in mind that the pure electric range is modest. It already comes with a charger cord, you just have to find someplace to plug it in.

Now, this is where you fine folks come in, you know a heck of a lot more about Prius’ then I do, so, would this be practical?
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If it has enough EV range for you it should work fine.

is the Plug-In similar to the volt, where it’s primarily an EV, but with a gas generator to boost range when necessary
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No, its the opposite, a hybrid with a bigger battery, not an electric car with a backup ICE.

#21 kenmce, May 11, 2020

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