Did Toyota lose money on the Prius?
Toyota has sold about 75,000 Prius cars worldwide. Though the cars are no longer sold at a loss, profit from sales remains insufficient for Toyota to recoup its initial investment and development costs, General Manager Shigenobu Uchikawa said.
How often do Prius break down?
Here is the short answer to how long Toyota Prius last? Even though it is a hybrid, the Toyota Prius can last up to 250,000 miles in top shape. If you drive, on average, 15,000 to 20,000 miles yearly, you can use your Toyota Prius for 12 to 16 years.
How long does battery last Toyota Prius?
And second, Toyota says a Prius battery will last between 100,000-150,000 miles or between 8-10 years. However, there are owners that have eked out far more mileage, as well as others who’ve reported fewer.
How often does a Toyota Prius need to be charged?
It would be really useful if there was a list of which devices were driven by which battery. The dealer PDI information stated the 12V battery should be charged if the car is left unused every 2 weeks. Trickel charge is recommended. If left longer, the engine should be run in maintenance mode for 30 minutes every 2 months.
How long can a Toyota Prius sit unused?
After all the Prius is the most technologically advanced production car in the World so it should be able to do the job! It would be really useful if there was a list of which devices were driven by which battery. Click to expand…
How often should I give my Prius a drive?
Best would be to get someone to give it a short drive once a week. For parking at the airport for 2 weeks or more, maybe you should put a portable gas generator with 12VDc output (or mains and a charger) in the back incase the 12V has gone flat so you can get enough charge to start up. Thanks for the suggestions Victor.
How often do you need to turn off the smart entry on a Prius?
You need to turn off the Smart Entry feature if you leave your car for more than a few weeks. The sensor sends out a small signal, every 30 seconds or so, looking for the “fob”. Over a period of time, this will drain the battery.