It appears they are lasting much longer than forecast. Likely because the software controls the charge level of the battery pack in a manner that is beneficial.
The Prius actually has some superb engineering, I'm always surprised that it gets trashed so much on FR. As far as I know the Baraqqis had nothing to do with the Prius and it isn't built by the UAW.
I agree. Several of my relatives and I drive foreign brands (although some models are built in the US) because of our disdain for the UAW. One of my libertarian cousins drives a Prius-V, which is very nice and can haul all her fly-fishing gear around Idaho; her original Prius had a battery that was still going strong when she sold the car.
I chose a Prius when we bought our last car in 2006. It gets 45-55 miles per gallon, is dependable and has all the comfort features. We wanted to deprive the oil producing nations that hate us of as much income as possible.
We like the Prius and we will like it even more when Obama gets his way and gas gets up around $7 a gallon.
It’s true. They are cool cars and I’m always surprised how they get trashed by FReepers.
I wonder how many folks here have driven one. They’re fast and quiet. Excellent engineering, quite the opposite of the GM battery cr*p.