Toyota Prius Plug-In Review

[fuel miser]

Overall consumption of 61.5 mpg on a 151 mile road test, the first twelve miles on electric only power. I think I'll just stick with the conventional Prius.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/toyota/7928827/Toyota-Prius-Plug-in-review.html

[Grumpy Cabbie]

I don't doubt their figures but its just the typical negative hybrid/EV nonsense. Guess they couldn't just do a review for the typical city commute where this vehicle would excell? The EV side is designed for a short 14 mile journey which covers the majority (note majority and not all) commutes. So if this applies to you then the Prius PHEV will be ideal. If you travel up and down the M1 every day then it will not be ideal!

It's horses for courses! :censor:

You don't tow a caravan in a TVR and you don't 'off road' in a Yaris.

[cootuk]

I thought the whole original point of hybrids was to have the capacity to go round town without emitting tailpipe pollutants - this would suit my average daily city journeys but not have the large downside of having to recharge on longer journeys.

The Prius is a work in progress, gradually improving each aspect from engine to fuel cell, transmission, and Battery tech.

A journey of a thousand miles starts with just one step etc etc

[Ancient Nerd]

You don't tow a caravan in a TVR and you don't 'off road' in a Yaris.

Sounds like fun to me!

[Grumpy Cabbie]

You don't tow a caravan in a TVR and you don't 'off road' in a Yaris.

Sounds like fun to me!

Only in somebody elses car

[Ancient Nerd]

You don't tow a caravan in a TVR and you don't 'off road' in a Yaris.

Sounds like fun to me!

Only in somebody elses car

You understand! (and I see you've nearly caught up with my mileage)

[Grumpy Cabbie]

You don't tow a caravan in a TVR and you don't 'off road' in a Yaris.

Sounds like fun to me!

Only in somebody elses car

You understand! (and I see you've nearly caught up with my mileage)

If the mileage on your fuelly is correct, then I've already passed you. In the early days I didn't put every fill up through the fuelly website - only the work related ones. My mileage at the moment has just turned (tonight) 28k miles!

Only 170k to go

[kithmo]

Overall consumption of 61.5 mpg on a 151 mile road test, the first twelve miles on electric only power. I think I'll just stick with the conventional Prius.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/toyota/7928827/Toyota-Prius-Plug-in-review.html

It seems he didn't charge it up for the outward journey.

he probably exceeded the max EV speed a few times on the way back as well so no wonder he didn't get the mpg. graauk !

[Ancient Nerd]

If the mileage on your fuelly is correct, then I've already passed you. In the early days I didn't put every fill up through the fuelly website - only the work related ones. My mileage at the moment has just turned (tonight) 28k miles!

Only 170k to go

Yes, ahead by 150 miles. You can watch me in your mirror from now on. Enjoy.

[Jan&tone]

Plug in would be ok if you have somewhere to plug it in!!!

I have a lockup garage with no electricity , mind you there is a lamp post just next to the garage, so I suppose I could always borrow some of theirs :)

[Jolly English Gentleman]

What I would like to know is what 100 minutes of electricity would cost. For me this model would make a lot of sense as most of my journeys are short and 12 miles would certainly get me to the shops on a Saturday and to work during the week. Indeed if I was supplied with solar panels on the roof I might be able to run the car for absolutely nothing apart from using petrol and the traditional hybrid technology for longer trips.

If any Toyota boffins ever read this, one pretty obvious design fault is the location of the socket. It's on the same side as the petrol cap, but if the idea is the owner will plug it in his garage then the last thing they will want to do is clamber around from the drivers side to the passenger side when space is limited - we all leave space to get out of our car when we park it in a garage but probably don't leave so much space on the passenger side.

I can see why Toyota want to trial this but to only supply 20 cars they probably will not get that much of a realistic result. That said, what will happen to the cars when they have completed their trials? I'd have one with 50K on the clock if they moved the socket.

[Grumpy Cabbie]

What is not right for one is right for another.

I think the socket at the front is ideal. I could either plug it in in my garage and then walk out the side door which is on the same side as the socket, or if I had a plug in I'd install a socket at the end of the drive next to the garage door.

Also, remember this car will be sold mainly in the USA where small garages and limited space are not concerns for most.