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Originally Posted by rmay635703
Toyota’s goal was to make the Prime be at cost parity with any other economy car so sacrifices were needed.
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Then Honda came out with two motor hybrids that were quick, efficient, and cheaper.
Honda Insight: 0-60 7.3 seconds, 52 mpg, and $23,000
Toyota Prius: 0-60 9.8 seconds, 52 mpg and $24,500
The Honda is faster, cheaper, and better looking
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Originally Posted by rmay635703
Toyota’s lack of real interest is because they are behind on battery tech and can’t make mainstream plug ins profitably
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Toyota has two joint ventures with Panasonic - they have plenty of battery tech. However, they aren't willing to sacrifice profitability to make EVs and they don't have to. They were able to hit EU 95 g/km CO2 fleet average without selling a bunch of EVs. Toyota has not been shy about their plan continue to make hybrids and PHEVs while battery prices continue to fall to the point were EVs are as profitable as ICE cars.