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Next Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid To Have 30 To 35 Miles Of Range: Source

So, what are your thoughts if true? Speculations? Such as will it have the same mpg in hybrid mode as the Gen 4 prius, does it sacrifice the spare tire again?

Sure, it's not as much as the Gen 2 Chevy Volt's estimated 50 miles of EV range. But it's three times as much as the Gen 1 PiP, and being a Toyota, should have...

2016 Chevrolet Volt Rated At 53 Miles Electric Range, 106 MPGe, 42 MPG On Gas

Unlike the gen I volt that fell short on the epa test, the gen II seems to hit its numbers well - increasing range 39% and range 13.5% from the gen I with a price drop to $34,000 before tax credits and other incentives. It won't sell like the gen II prius, as it has a lot more competition, and is a 2+2, but it shows how fast phev technology is improving.

New gas tax in the state of Cali kicked in, along with higher prices. $4/gallon is becoming way more common, and some stations (this one - today in Brentwood) are even higher than that;



If you saw lowerer prices as a chance to unload for a land barge ... hope that's still working for you.
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