Toyota Prius Plug-in 2014
Features
- Tax credit of up to $2,500
- EPA-estimated electric range of 11 miles
- Three-hour charging time on 120-volt service
- Base price reduced by $2,010
- 50 mpg combined when operating as a hybrid
Bads
- Relatively short EV range
- Significant price premium compared with Prius
- Electric-only mode not sustained under full acceleration
- No remote cabin heating (cooling only)
Goods
- Smartphone access of EV features
- Fuel efficiency matches regular Prius
- Remotely activated air conditioning
- Interior space of regular Prius retained
- Long charging cord
- 240-volt charging not needed
