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We are keen to buy a more fuel efficient vehicle and are very interested in buying a Prius hybrid or PHEV. Can you give us some recommendations and points to consider with both models? Thanks.
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Hi there,
A colleague has written an article that possibly says it advises than me. http://www.aa.co.nz/cars/motoring-blog/buying-and-selling-a-car/buying-a-used-electric-vehicle/
I guess the main concern with a used EV is the battery life remaining, and if it will fit your lifestyle. A PHEV with a very short range may be just as useful as a hybrid but with the added hassle of plugging it in.
![Susosb](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Thanks. I’ve read the article recommended but it really doesn’t answer my question. Guess I wasn’t clear enough. We are trying to choose between a Prius hybrid and a Prius phev. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each model?
![Anon](/assets/aa/aa-avatar.png?m=1466990309)
From my experience with the PHEV Prius, the amount of km's I got from a charge did not warrant the hassle of plugging it in. I ended up just using it has a hybrid.