Wellington Toyota Camry dealer brags Prius is better than current EVs

Wellington Toyota Camry dealer brags Prius is better than current EVs

Prius is well-loved and has huge sales numbers, but how does it really compare to the current electric vehicles on the market? Should we be waiting for the Prius Plug-in or is the hybrid all that?

Your Loxahatchee Toyota dealer wants to assure you that the Prius is the best choice on the market right now. The fuel savings are comparable and emissions are lower than a traditional gas engine, but the biggest factor is how far you can drive.

EVs like the Chevy Volt and Nissan LEAF allow for only about 40 miles of driving on a single charge. Then the problem of where to charge arises. With a home charging unit, owners can make short round trips. If they live in an area with charging stations (very sparse at this juncture) they can plan their trip to arrive at the stations, but the charging takes hours.

When it comes to emissions, a study at MIT found that hybrids average 33 percent less than gasoline engines and EVs average 66 percent less than gas engines unless their recharging is powered by coal power and then they actually have higher emissions than hybrid vehicles. Interesting.

And the driving cost may not be lower either. Between paying for charging stations, paying fees to charge at public stations and paying extra state fees which are being implemented to make up for the lack of gas taxes the state gets from EV owners, hybrids are actually more affordable. Wellington Toyota Camry buyers will be impressed with the Prius numbers.

So until oil prices reach the $200-plus mark (let's hope that's a long way off) and public charging stations pop up on every corner like gas stations, hybrids are probably the way to go. The Prius Plug-in is being tested now and should be available by the end of the year in some areas of the country. The goal for this car is longer-range driving and zero emissions.

When it comes to Prius models, Loxahatchee Toyota buyers should visit their dealer and discuss which model will best suit their needs. If the Prius Plug-in will be a better choice for you than the hybrid (when it finally arrives) your dealer can help you determine that.

The price for Toyota Prius models is very competitive and the Prius Plug-in will likely be as well. One advantage with the EV models is the large federal tax credit ($7,500) and often a state credit as well. The question for Wellington Toyota Camry customers will be whether the rebate offsets the costs of buying chargers and public charging fees.

All in all, Toyota is working to create be safest and most efficient vehicles in every class and the Prius hybrid as well as the Prius Plug-in will prove that.

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