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Dan.Linehan · 06-12-2008, 08:52 PM

Step one: Buy a used 2005 Prius. This will cost about $19k.

2005 Toyota Prius with Carpool Stickers/Navigation System

Step two: Convert to PHEV (plug in electric version.) This will run about $6k.

How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Step three: Profit! 160 MPG on a $0.50 charge. That's 1,500 miles on a tank.

YouTube - 171mpg in Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV)

jpmcgrew · 06-13-2008, 08:23 PM

Damn, that's really cool. And not a bad deal at all for $25,000, considering the thousands that would be saved on gas over the next few years. Very cool.

Stu · 06-14-2008, 10:34 PM

That is very impressive. With gas prices going the way they are maybe I should be investing in PHEV technology.

06-12-2008, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dan.Linehan Family Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 4,896	Fully electric car for $25k Step one: Buy a used 2005 Prius. This will cost about $19k. 2005 Toyota Prius with Carpool Stickers/Navigation System Step two: Convert to PHEV (plug in electric version.) This will run about $6k. How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid Step three: Profit! 160 MPG on a $0.50 charge. That's 1,500 miles on a tank. YouTube - 171mpg in Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV)

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06-13-2008, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpmcgrew Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 100	Damn, that's really cool. And not a bad deal at all for $25,000, considering the thousands that would be saved on gas over the next few years. Very cool.

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Stu Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 194	That is very impressive. With gas prices going the way they are maybe I should be investing in PHEV technology.

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