NEW PHEV Prius vs Tesla Model 3 - Cost Analysis

The Toyota Prius Prime is a plug in hybrid and I really liked this vs the standard hybrid model because you can run it on full EV mode and potentially use no gas. You get the best of both worlds because you can be an EV but when you run out of charge the motor kicks in still giving great efficiency.

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[energyexecs]

...I just purchased a Prius Prime SE on September 30, 2023, Oakland, Ca. The color is Royal Blue. I recently received a compliment from a young guy and some double-take stares at the car. It's one of the best investments ever. I have driven a company car Chevy Volt. I leased a Ford C-Max. I have purchased many cars over my life. This is by far the best purchase ever. Thank you Toyota. Thanks Gjeebs.

[karenszeto]

didn't think i find one that compares these two. thanks!! love the uphill test. really eye opening.

[matthewprather]

For your cost comparisons it’d be cool if you included fully loaded (not _that_ kind of loads) costs.. Short and long term maintenance.. Insurance.. Depreciation (that’s a tough one)..

[williamwilliam]

I believe the Prius can get almost 35-50 miles of battery range before the ICE kicks in. The battery range increases as the car adjusts over time. That would have substantially changed the analytics of this trip if you had a full battery when the road trip started.

[erikruggels]

So, had the prius been topped off at the start then it would have been a draw with home charging, or slightly in the prius favor, for total cost. Pretty impressive it manages such regular HEV economy numbers with a dead battery. It'd be great to see the figures you manage with the Prius topped off to get the PHEV benefit.

[firefalcoln]

It’s kind of unfair IMO to not have a fully charged Prius prime in the comparison. This was more like a comparison of the regular new Prius with the model 3. And that regular Prius is much less expensive than the prime with the solar roof.

[montu]

Love you man! Loved the Prius commercial 😂. Keep up the good work!

[Tigerex]

I think Prius with rear seats folded has a storage advantage in rear storage with the wide opening.

[pedrohizzle]

Love my Prius LE. $28k. Getting 64.7 mpg. People compliment it daily. They think it’s a Tesla lol. Put 10 gallons in it and drive over 600 miles. No waiting, no charging.

[Tigerex]

You can charge the battery while driving or braking with the Prius.

[jonpriston]

That Prius "Ad" is hilarious 🙌🏻

[trooper_f]

as someone who crossed shopped these i noticed that the regular prius at lease in my case where electricity is 23 cents flat is cheaper than the prime but it does also make it a lot slower, i would say for a daily commuter it is worth looking at depending on the person just because of the luxury aspects that tesla doesn't give

[twoseatspd]

Another informative and very entertaining video. Funny Prius ad I have a neighbor that bought one. I love its looks compared to the iffy front end looks of my Model 3!

[zerokool-]

Wonder if going up the hill with the Prius will change depending on if the battery is charge.

[roundcheesewheel]

Loved the shoe segment 😂 Subscribed 👍 This man is honest

[Pyrcae]

honestly, Prius vs Tesla is mostly not a question of cost, but a question whether you have a valid option to charge you BEV or not

[williamgrunzweig]

Gave this video a watch, and wow, this was very nice. You covered what most drivers really care about, basic everyday concerns. Great Pros and Cons. 👍

[Weezedog]

I got my brand new inventory 2023 M3 RWD for ~$32k after taxes and rebate. The Prius because it gets no federal tax credit can’t really compete, it’s $10k more.

[doublesman]

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[shou]

I think it’s worth having underinsured coverage.