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Let's pretend its some time in the near future.
Lithium-ion battery technology is now powering some hybrid
vehicles but, as will probably be the case at
first, it is still expensive. Thus, the Toyota
Prius now comes in multiple battery packages.
The base Prius continues to be NiMH powered, but more
stripped down - a real base model. Years of NiMH
production and less amenities results in a $17,000
price tag and an average 50 mpg. The second Prius
comes in the same base package, but utilizes a
lithium-powered battery. This lithium powered Prius
achieves about 40 percent better fuel economy than the
NiMH Prius, but begins at $22,000. That's $5000 more
for an average of 70 mpg. Finally, the lithium-powered
base plug-in Prius starts at $30,000 and achieves more
than 100 mpg.
Which Prius would you purchase? Which Prius would most
Prius buyers choose?
Labels: Hybrid Vehicles, toyota prius
