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Old 02-06-2023, 03:16 PM   #131 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JSH View Post
So pretty much better in every way and Prime was slightly cheaper to buy after factoring in the $2,500 tax credit. Yet the regular Prius outsold the Prime 5:1.
Were the sales supply constrained, or demand constrained?

Does seem crazy to pick the hybrid if the Prime is cheaper. The Prime was the 2nd highest selling plug-in vehicle in 2018, with only the Model 3 selling more, so it doesn't sound like an unpopular vehicle.

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