Why Don't I Get The EPA Mileage?

**Tideland Prius** · 09-05-2007, 12:12 AM

Credit: Evan Fusco

**Tideland Prius** · 10-02-2007, 12:33 AM

http://priuschat.com/index.php?autocom=art...rticle&id=3

The original thread (text version)

markderail · 10-02-2007, 09:35 AM

Honorable Mention : The High Mileage Club

http://priuschat.com/The-35-40-Avg-Mpg-Club-t39273.html

If 80% of your commute-then-full-rest is only 5 minutes or 5 miles, you will NOT get EPA mileage. I get 5.8l/100km (40.5 Mpg) monthly average, doing about 700 miles (less then 1,000km). I am very happy with this!

However, like me, you get a hybrid anyways, pay it off, then do an Plug-In w/EV-15 or EV-30. Then in my scenario a tank of gas could possibly last months w/o heating or w/o A/C.

My low yearly mileage below 10,000 a year means that when paid for, I still have over 10 years of use before I possibly need to repair/fix anything

Buying and converting a Prius to Plug-In + EV-30 is currently cheaper than getting a full electric car capable of highway speeds and can seat five adults.
(At least until possibly 2012 when we start seeing some serious competition)

Clarinetist · 12-09-2007, 05:15 PM

My 2006 Prius never achieved the old EPA estimates, and I never expected it to, but it does meet the new standards. I average 46-48, with 50-55 mpg on long trips. Short trips average in the mid-30s.

okiebutnotfrommuskogee · 12-09-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarinetist

My 2006 Prius never achieved the old EPA estimates, and I never expected it to, but it does meet the new standards. I average 46-48, with 50-55 mpg on long trips. Short trips average in the mid-30s.

My experience exactly. With my 2007 I was not reaching the old EPA figures, but now that the EPA has made their tests more realistic my mileage is right on the money.

**Tideland Prius** · 12-09-2007, 07:25 PM

I used to barely match the 55mpg mixed average. Now I beat the current mixed average all the time! haha.

djhnd · 12-13-2007, 03:39 PM

clicking on pdf asks me to log in , I 'm allready logged in, then it rejects my login

clicking on text version brings up blank page.\\

I am on Windows XP, not having any other problems opening pages or files

would like to read article

**Tideland Prius** · 12-13-2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djhnd

clicking on pdf asks me to log in , I 'm allready logged in, then it rejects my login

clicking on text version brings up blank page.\\

I am on Windows XP, not having any other problems opening pages or files

would like to read article

Hey,

the link isn't working yet because it's linking to the old forum on the old server. I'm waiting for Danny to update this KB section before I put in the new link (cause I'm not sure what updates he's gonna do).

As for the PDF, it should work (cause I tried it the other day when another member said she was having issues opening the PDF).

Anyway if you wish, I can send you the PDF. Just PM your e-mail to me. Sportygal, if you read this, PM your e-mail to me too and I'll send you a copy.

**efusco** · 12-13-2007, 09:35 PM

Try it now...I think I fixed it.

heyjude421 · 12-16-2007, 08:12 PM

I just tried today, and it's still not working.

10-02-2007, 09:35 AM	#3
markderail 4-Seasons Driver Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pierrefonds (Montreal) Quebec Canada Posts: 1,675 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 97 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts Friends: 8	Honorable Mention : The High Mileage Club http://priuschat.com/The-35-40-Avg-Mpg-Club-t39273.html If 80% of your commute-then-full-rest is only 5 minutes or 5 miles, you will NOT get EPA mileage. I get 5.8l/100km (40.5 Mpg) monthly average, doing about 700 miles (less then 1,000km). I am very happy with this! However, like me, you get a hybrid anyways, pay it off, then do an Plug-In w/EV-15 or EV-30. Then in my scenario a tank of gas could possibly last months w/o heating or w/o A/C. My low yearly mileage below 10,000 a year means that when paid for, I still have over 10 years of use before I possibly need to repair/fix anything Buying and converting a Prius to Plug-In + EV-30 is currently cheaper than getting a full electric car capable of highway speeds and can seat five adults. (At least until possibly 2012 when we start seeing some serious competition) __________________ Don't play the new boring forum game, Most Boring Thread...

12-09-2007, 05:15 PM	#4
Clarinetist Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Mileage My 2006 Prius never achieved the old EPA estimates, and I never expected it to, but it does meet the new standards. I average 46-48, with 50-55 mpg on long trips. Short trips average in the mid-30s.

12-13-2007, 03:39 PM	#7
djhnd Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: new york city Posts: 13 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Can't access efusco's article clicking on pdf asks me to log in , I 'm allready logged in, then it rejects my login clicking on text version brings up blank page.\\ I am on Windows XP, not having any other problems opening pages or files would like to read article

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10-02-2007, 12:33 AM	#2
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12-09-2007, 07:25 PM	#6
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,604 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 242 Posts Friends: 23	I used to barely match the 55mpg mixed average. Now I beat the current mixed average all the time! haha.

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12-16-2007, 08:12 PM	#10
heyjude421 thread bumper Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 35 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I just tried today, and it's still not working.