Solar Charging Roof Not Working!

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by maiki, Oct 30, 2025.

  1. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    I have read about people who installed solar panels on their homes that will never pay back in their lifetime.
    It’s not always a financial decision
     
  2. Gokhan

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    Making so many assumptions about how I drive. I use the BEV mode for short trips only and the HEV mode for long trips. Short trips are bad for any engine, Prius or not.

    Why even buy a car? Ride the bus, and you will save $60,000, not just $600. Then, you have even more money for the grave. ;)

    Let people buy whatever toy they want. They are not buying them to save money but to enjoy them. Some people don’t even have access to electric outlets, and it is a cool feature to be able to drive 5 miles a day without putting any fuel.
     
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    sorry you feel that way; I was just calling you out on that wild claim of needing a new engine if you don't get that solar roof.

    Can you show me how to save 60K by riding the bus???? What is the basis and how did you come up with that number? I don't know where your pulling your numbers from, but maybe I've made a math error somewhere? Making wild accusations doesn't help anyone and just adds to the confusion. I'd be more than happy to look at any actual facts that you have, rather than wild accusations.

    If you check my previous post, It clearly states that you may buy whatever your want - Hopefully your an adult and can make up your own mind. You certainly don't need my permission. I just don't like mis-information clouding the subject matter......

    Peace.....
     
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