Chicago Toyota hybrid dealers pick Prius over Volt or LEAF

Chicago Toyota hybrid dealers pick Prius over Volt or LEAF

Prius reigns supreme if you ask many Chicago Toyota hybrid dealers. But then they would be a bit biased. What about the auto industry experts and the general public, you ask? Well, their answers might surprise you.

With the premier of EV cars like the Chevy Volt and the Nissan LEAF, many are wondering where the hybrid fits in. Well, quite nicely if you ask Schaumburg Sienna dealers. The hybrid is still the most cost-effective and probably the cleanest ride around.

The reason this is possible even with zero emissions electric vehicles flooding the market is because the hybrid can go farther on less power overall. Even though the electric vehicles may have zero emissions all the way, they have to be charged. The power to charge them usually comes from coal power, which does create emissions.

Of course, there are a few areas with clean nuclear power, but they are minimal in the scope of things and then there is the issue of where to charge. Charging stations, too, are few and far between. Although states with strict emissions standards are trying to put up public charging stations, this is a slow process that depends on the need. In other words, more electric cars need to be on the road to provide a market for charging stations and more charging stations need to be available before many of us are willing to invest in an electric vehicle.

Chicago Toyota hybrid buyers will have the option of the Prius Plug-in sometime next year, but it is expected to have a longer driving range than current EVs, which, aside from the $100,000 Tesla Roadster with a 245-mile range on a single charge, average less than 50 miles before needing to find a plug.

Another statistic says that even the charging versus the price of gas doesn't offer a savings yet. The price of a barrel of oil would have to reach near the $200 mark before the costs of driving an EV, at least any on the market today, would be lower than a hybrid.

Many states are also imposing an extra tax on EV drivers to make up for lost revenue from gas taxes. It seems the consumer just can't get ahead, especially when it comes to going green. But the hybrid is the best option out there and the Toyota Prius has been showing record sales, which means that Schaumburg Sienna buyers might want to take a second look at the Prius.

The bottom line is that the Prius is the best deal out there right now; energy efficient, affordable and backed by a company who puts customers first. Your Chicago Toyota hybrid dealer can help you choose the Prius you family will enjoy.

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