Next Toyota Prius Plug-in Aims for 30-35 Mile EV Range
Toyota is addressing one of the biggest criticisms of the current Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
According to a report, the next-generation Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid will have an all-electric range of 30 to 35 miles, a significant improvement compared to its current 11-mile EPA-rated range. In real-world use, Prius Plug-in owners typically saw their engines turning on after six miles of use, and even at its 11-mile rated range, it’s the lowest of any plug-in car sold in North America.
The next-generation Prius is expected to make its debut later this year before hitting the market as a 2016 model, but the plug-in hybrid variant won’t arrive until a year after.
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That means by then, the new Chevrolet Volt will be on sale, a vehicle that’s aiming to get at least 50 miles of all-electric range. Although the Prius Plug-in won’t best the next Volt, a 30- to 35-mile range would land it towards the top of the list for plug-in vehicle range, rather than at the very bottom. What is unclear is whether Toyota really wants to offer value with the Prius Plug-in, or if it’s simply selling the model to earn credits under California’s zero-emission vehicle mandate.
[Source: Green Car Reports]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Still not as good as a 4 year old first generation volt, yet it's the same price as the volt. You can do better Toyota !