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Replacing my old Toyota Prius hybrid: what are my options?

Green Car Reports

The opening photo tells the story: when Jen Smith needed to replace her faithful 2006 Toyota Prius, she ended up buying the new fourth-generation Prius that debuted this year. This article has been adapted from a number of e-mails back and forth.

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Follow-up: In the end, I bought a Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid

Green Car Reports

In an article last fall, I reached out the GCR readers for a suggestion for what plug-in vehicle I should buy to complement my 84-mile range 2015 Nissan LEAF. The new vehicle, my wife’s car, had to handle a 16 mile daily commute, occasional 300 mile trips to Vermont (a place of few DC fast chargers), and be less than $40,000.

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Toyota Prius Battery: Life, Cost, Warranty--The Ultimate Guide

Green Car Reports

Like many articles, this one started with a reader question. Casey Krakowiecki wrote: I'm interested in buying a new Toyota Prius hybrid. I hope you can answer a couple of questions that will help me. (1) 1) Are the rechargable batteries guaranteed for 8 years?

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Toyota owners are running to EVs faster than anyone

Teslarati

Perhaps more than other traditional brands, Toyota has garnered a reputation for reliability and “eco-friendliness” ever since it introduced its now incredibly successful Prius hybrid. As for the most popular non-Tesla EV, the Nissan Leaf, the most commonly traded-in vehicle is the Toyota Prius.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

Clean Fleet Report

A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. When hybrids appeared most used nickel-metal-hydride batteries This question was such a big roadblock for increasing sales that Toyota began an advertising campaign for the Prius that clearly emphasized that plugging in was not necessary.

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Hybrid vs PHEV vs EV | Types of EVs Explained

Setec Powerr

Common examples of hybrid cars are: the Honda Accord Hybrid, the Lexus RX 450h and the Toyota Prius. Common examples of hybrid cars are: the BMW 530e、Toyota Prius Prime and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. More expensive to buy. They all have many pros and cons, and hopefully, this article will address some of your confusion.

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Must Have Car Features for College Students

Clean Fleet Report

Must Have Car Features for College Students Help for Picking Your Ride Wisely This article may contain affiliate links. Often we will also have reviews of older models if you’re buying used. College life for students often marks the start of newfound liberty and self-reliance, which commonly includes owning a car for the first time.

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