Shipment of Prius Hybrid/Prime (2023)

I thought the 35k figure came from a Prius event, making it a number for just the NoPlug. If for both, it is a big cut from the past sales here.
Toyota Prius family US car sales figures

Until I hear otherwise, the 35k is for just the Prius. Prime is unknown. In the past, the two sold in roughly equal numbers, so expect Toyota to plan for that, but it depends on their battery supply.

 

A Toyota representative said they were planning 35,000 primes, same as last year.
And if they sold more, that would be great.
So don’t plan on seeing too many on the lots

 

...and if I may add , Toyota is watching the the Groundhog day in north america to orientate the shipping shedule of the prius gen 5

 

The only saving grace is that a LOT of potential Prime buyers are going to be siphoned off into the tons of PHEV/BEVs that are coming out this year (see Bolt, Escape PHEV, etc. etc.)

So demand should be lower...also not to mention no tax incentive anymore for the Prime which will also lower demand hopefully...

 

I am a thinking Prius owners/buyers still might take a liking to the increased mpg on Prime battery only figures. Plus shorter charge time due to smaller battery pack vs EV with no ICE. Great for around town use I am thinking. Time will tell when we get to kick the tires, say in September or November else first quarter of next year lol.

Guess alot can depend on what it cost vs other EV/hybrids out or coming out soon. And as mentioned the tax rebate options on other brands. Seems Toyota totally missed the boat on Federal tax rebates and has no plans to sell something that can use it (probably due to where battery, in part, in manufactured...a guess).

If Toyota would just release a 2024 Camry hatch back...hum, maybe it was the Corolla hatch sold overseas model with the new Prius engine it would be a home run I feel for USA buyers.