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Originally Posted by JSH
36.5% is still a hefty savings and pays for the extra upfront cost after 5 years even at cheap USA fuel prices. Economically there is no reason to purchase conventional gas cars anymore.
I'd say your 12 years of life is quite pessimistic. I would expect a Ni-MH hybrid battery to last 15 to 20 years for most people.
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Also less maintenance-repair costs. Prius was recognized as the lowest TCO over lifetime car even comparing to electric cars.