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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Jcone, Jun 20, 2014.

  1. Jcone

    Jcone New Member

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    Brand new 2014 Prius Plug in. I am getting about 45 mpg on a 14-mile all-city trip and 46 mpg on a 30-mile mixed hwy/city trip. The mpg numbers are from the information display when the car were turned off.

    Is that normal? I thought it's supposed to be about 50 mpg. Btw, ECO mode was enabled.
     
    #1 Jcone, Jun 20, 2014
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    bfd Plug-In Perpetuator

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    It's all estimates at this point. And the car computer has very little data to work with. Figure the real mileage out after your first fill up.
     
    #2 bfd, Jun 20, 2014
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Do you ever plug it in?
     
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  4. bisco

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    welcome to priuschat! (y) what state are you in?
     
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  5. Jcone

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    Not yet. The dealer did not charge up the car when I took delivery. Only have the car a coupon of days and less than 50 miles on the odometer...

    CA if you meant state. Both trips were under very warm (80-90 deg) weather.
     
    #5 Jcone, Jun 20, 2014
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Plug it in when ever you can, and you will probably get between 55-65 mpg or better!(y)
    Enjoy your new car! :D
     
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    :)I have a Plug In Advance with the 17" five spoke Prius wheels. In hybrid mode I always get low to mid 50s mpg. Several days ago, out of EV charge, driving 65 mph and averaged 63 mpg. Plug yours in, and enjoy 999 on short trips.
     
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    50 miles, i agree with bfd in post 2, put some miles on her!(y)
     
    #8 bisco, Jun 21, 2014
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    With my 34 mile round trip, which is more highway than not, I get anywhere from 115 to 200+ mpg on the end of trip display this time of year. The charge is $.50 at home and $.00 at work. Start charging that battery.
     
    #9 El Dobro, Jun 21, 2014
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