I just wish Toyota or Honda would build a plug-in hybrid to begin with. The Prius is already expensive for the savings you get, compared to a comparable gas powered car. Another $9500 is just too much money. The Chevy volt is looking promising. I hope they pull it off.
I wouldn't be comfortable with an open electrical outlet from my house being so accessible to anyone who walks by. That and the chance of the neighborhood pranksters unplugging my electric car and leaving me stranded...
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I just wish Toyota or Honda would build a plug-in hybrid to begin with. The Prius is already expensive for the savings you get, compared to a comparable gas powered car. Another $9500 is just too much money. The Chevy volt is looking promising. I hope they pull it off.
A plugin hybrid won't work for me since I park outdoors and don't have an AC outlet nearby.
So install one.
Or get an extension cord....
I wouldn't be comfortable with an open electrical outlet from my house being so accessible to anyone who walks by. That and the chance of the neighborhood pranksters unplugging my electric car and leaving me stranded...