This is the new Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Posted on 23-03-2016 at 14:58 by MauritsH – 24 Comments”

The type without connector we already knew of, but who have no objection to a charging station in the garden (or even already have such a thing) can from now on also to get started.

Biggest news: the larger battery with a capacity of 8.8 kWh. This can be the new Prius PHEV longer fully electric in the round a blast. Toyota is going to even out an all-electric range of not less than 50 kilometres and an “electrical speed” of 135 km/h. The average consumption should thus come in at 1.4 l/100 km, with emissions of 32 g/km.

Furthermore, the 1.8 VVT-i engine (Atkinson-cycle) plotted on a thermal efficiency of over 40%, which according to Toyota itself is the most efficient petrol engine in the world. In addition, a solar panel on the roof ensures that energy is stored in a separate battery, so the interior heated or cooled can be. Classy.

At the end of this year, the new Prius PHEV from the dealer. The Prius Hybrid is here already available, at a price of 29.995 euro with 21% tax.