Why the Prius Prime is a Smarter Choice than the Prius

The Toyota Prius to most cars guys like us is this ugly, slow, car that gets in our way constantly. However, the Prius isn't actually a terrible everyday car. However, if you are still willing to buy one of those dreadful cars, you need to read this. This article will go into why buying the Toyota Prius Prime is a much smarter choice compared to buying the Toyota Prius.

Toyota Prius Prime
By Consumer Reports

One big advantage applies only to certain states and that is the carpool lane. In California, the carpool is a lane exclusive to people who carpool, pay money, and EV/plug in drivers. It means traffic is much lower in the carpool lane than in every other lane. This means getting to where you need to be quicker. Unfortunately, only select states have this advantage.

Toyota Prius
By Karlis Dambrans

Being a plug-in hybrid, the Toyota Prius Prime can be charged wherever there are charging stations. This means that finding parking is easier than in a regular Prius. Unfortunately, it would take over two hours to charge from flat to full, but that's what the gas engine is for. The Prius Prime also comes with a 10 inch touch screen that the regular Prius doesn't have.

Toyota Prius Prime Interior
By Consumer Reports

Prius Prime costs less than the regular Prius thanks to the federal government. You can get up to $4500 in rebate. The amount of money you get from states depends on the state. Further, you will save more money because the Prius Prime is more efficient. It gets 133 MPGe compared to the Prius's 52 MPG. Even better, if you have a short commute, the Prius Prime has 25 miles of pure electric range.

Toyota Prius Prime
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The Prius Prime is a smarter choice. With more tech, higher gas mileage, and more incentives than the regular Prius, it is easy to see why I would think that buying a Prius Prime is better than buying the Prius.

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