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Isaac Zackary · 07-20-2018, 12:19 AM

I know that this is overkill and would cost more than you get back. But if you take a hybrid, even a full sized hybrid like the Toyota Avalon, you could drop one of those Enginer plug-in hybrid conversion kits and run it like an EV around town, and get blended fuel mileage on the highway. Plus it would improve efficiency on the mountains by absorbing more energy on the downhill grades and giving it back when going up hill. It's just a thought.

I do have a permanently mounted, 240V, 40A, J1772 charging station in my driveway and electricity is about 1/3 the price of gasoline. It would be nice to be able to use it.

Plus it would be fun to brag getting 60mpg or better in a full sized car.

07-20-2018, 12:19 AM	#91 (permalink)
Isaac Zackary Full sized hybrid. Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 602 Suzy - '13 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE 90 day: 37.18 mpg (US) Thanks: 369 Thanked 108 Times in 84 Posts	I know that this is overkill and would cost more than you get back. But if you take a hybrid, even a full sized hybrid like the Toyota Avalon, you could drop one of those Enginer plug-in hybrid conversion kits and run it like an EV around town, and get blended fuel mileage on the highway. Plus it would improve efficiency on the mountains by absorbing more energy on the downhill grades and giving it back when going up hill. It's just a thought. I do have a permanently mounted, 240V, 40A, J1772 charging station in my driveway and electricity is about 1/3 the price of gasoline. It would be nice to be able to use it. Plus it would be fun to brag getting 60mpg or better in a full sized car. __________________ Last edited by Isaac Zackary; 07-20-2018 at 12:36 AM..