2012 Toyota Prius "Plug-in-Hybrid"!

[fazalwahab11375]

Here goes the regular home 110V plug to charge.

Prices:

[hash4u]

ugly as truck! damn it

even the older models can be modified/altered for plug in use.my colleagues neighbor in isb has a plug in one
though with so much load shedding and expensive electricity, dnt know how he manages the plug in thing here

[fazalwahab11375]

Fuel saving vs $$ upfront is not convincing.
Yea if you are environmental friendly, like Google headquarters and Microsoft , there are only hybrids on the premises. NYPD is running Hybrids for traffic petrol only in city and NYC cabbies are using it efficiently. I will go for an Audi A4, BMW 3 series, Volvo T5, C 300 at price between $33K-$39K.

ugly as truck! damn it

even the older models can be modified/altered for plug in use.my colleagues neighbor in isb has a plug in one
though with so much load shedding and expensive electricity, dnt know how he manages the plug in thing here

[nsr77]

cng can be fitted ?

[fazalwahab11375]

cng can be fitted ?

Yes CNG can easily be fitted lol

[IHateRollas]

cng can be fitted ?

Agha waqar's water kit can be fitted too

[addikted]

salam

https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/wheels-fan-clubs/199699-toyota-prius-fan-club

[a_n_memon88]

ugly as truck! damn it

even the older models can be modified/altered for plug in use.my colleagues neighbor in isb has a plug in one
though with so much load shedding and expensive electricity, dnt know how he manages the plug in thing here

But if someone is in Wapda or any of the DISCO's than free electricity and free ride

[FarhanAnwarKhan]

my cozin was thinking of getting one when i said where will u get the electricity for it he forgot all about it cant run very much in PAK ......

[emokid]

gorgeous !

[IsbCap]

I do believe that battery can't be expected to live more than 5 years in USA/Japan conditions. And for Pk conditions (high temperatures), the life is even smaller.

The imported vehicles being minimum 3 years old, the batteries are already reaching end of life. So purchasing it for fuel efficiency doesn't make any sense here.

[BMW7Series]

ini mehangi

[arsh247]

I guess you need little more research. Go to Hybridcars.com hope you can learn more about hybrids.

Nothing wrong with hybrid cars so far. In fact only 6 battery cells were reported bad out of millions. So calculate the probability.

If you drive 2000km or more per month. Then this car can save you about Rs. 10000 per month in fuel costs alone.

People who want to put CNG in Hybrid vehicles. I request them to think out of the CNG box. There are alternative options available. If you can't afford higher price, go for a 660cc car and use with petrol. It will give you good economy consumption.

I do believe that battery can't be expected to live more than 5 years in USA/Japan conditions. And for Pk conditions (high temperatures), the life is even smaller.

The imported vehicles being minimum 3 years old, the batteries are already reaching end of life. So purchasing it for fuel efficiency doesn't make any sense here.

[fazalwahab11375]

My CEO, who is multi millionaire , owns multiple businesses and can just buy any car he wants any day, he now owns Prius Plug in Hybrid.

[mkarslan]

Criticism and criticism the easiest thing.
yes there is load shedding. but anyone of you know how much power is required to charge the battery pack????

No. then why uttering any word.

this vehicle require 2 and a half hour at 110 volt power system and 1 hour 20-30 mins at 220 volts system to get battery pack 100% charged.
The Wapda units required to charge the whole battery pack is surprisingly 1 or 1.2 units which will give a 30-45 km battery supplied ride depending on battery condition. One battery pack is enough for 300,000 to 400,000 km mileage then requires change.
so if you get a car with meter reading(Non-tempered) 100,000 to 150,000 you should go for it.

[aghapk1]

Criticism and criticism the easiest thing.
yes there is load shedding. but anyone of you know how much power is required to charge the battery pack????

No. then why uttering any word.

this vehicle require 2 and a half hour at 110 volt power system and 1 hour 20-30 mins at 220 volts system to get battery pack 100% charged.
The Wapda units required to charge the whole battery pack is surprisingly 1 or 1.2 units which will give a 30-45 km battery supplied ride depending on battery condition. One battery pack is enough for 300,000 to 400,000 km mileage then requires change.
so if you get a car with meter reading(Non-tempered) 100,000 to 150,000 you should go for it.

I agree with mkarslan. We should not be rejecting new technology without knowing about it or for the sake of criticism. Sale of Prius PHV is picking up all over the world. The Li-ion battery used in the PHV will be ultimately replacing the Ni-MH battery in the conventional hybrid. The only problem being faced by Toyota is its cheap and cost effective production. Currently it is an expensive but time tested technology and therefore introduced in the higher priced PHVs only.

As regards charging and the intermittent loadshedding, you have a timer option on the vehicle whereby you can set the time for the charging to switch on when you have a 2-hour window available. It takes 1.5 hours to charge on 220 V. By the way, the EV (electrical vehicle) mode is in addition to the hybrid giving you 23 extra km on a full charge and when the EV charge runs out, you can operate the vehicle as a conventional hybrid.

It also comes with a remote AC. When plugged in and about to drive, you can switch on the AC to cool down the interior. The AC runs on the commercial power supply (220 V) and does not consume fuel or the EV charge.

[aghapk1]

My CEO, who is multi millionaire , owns multiple businesses and can just buy any car he wants any day, he now owns Prius Plug in Hybrid.

Hi Fazalwahab, I hope your boss is happy with his purchase. Asking because I also intend to import one. By the way it is not very expensive when compared to a good grade conventional Prius Hybrid. I would add here that certain trims of the conventional hybrid are even expensive than the PHV. It is just that initially we are afraid of new technology but slowly start harnessing it once we have some successful reference points (i.e. Based on the good or bad experience of others).
By the way, the pic you posted is of a left hand drive car from the Empire State (New York).

[aghapk1]

Fazalwahab, does your boss still own a Prius Plug-in? I have imported one and need to ask him something. Thanks.

[aghapk1]

Hi Fazalwahab, I hope your boss is happy with his purchase. Asking because I also intend to import one. By the way it is not very expensive when compared to a good grade conventional Prius Hybrid. I would add here that certain trims of the conventional hybrid are even expensive than the PHV. It is just that initially we are afraid of new technology but slowly start harnessing it once we have some successful reference points (i.e. Based on the good or bad experience of others).
By the way, the pic you posted is of a left hand drive car from the Empire State (New York).

Fazalwahab, does your boss still own a Prius Plug-in? I have imported one and need to ask him something. Thanks.

[aghapk1]

My CEO, who is multi millionaire , owns multiple businesses and can just buy any car he wants any day, he now owns Prius Plug in Hybrid.

Fazalwahab, does your boss still own a Prius Plug-in? I have imported one and need to ask him something. Thanks.