Any opinions of new hybrid Priasm--44mpg?

Question

How long to get your money back? Style and other comparisons? $25,000

Answer 1

The amount of time it will take you to recoup the extra cost depends on the type and amount of driving you do, and the climate where you are located.

A hybrid save the most in stop and go city traffic. The reason for thins is it actually shuts off the gas motor while you are at a stop, and only uses the battery power. On the highway the gas savings is negligible.

If you are running the air conditioner while in traffic, the gas engine stays on, so a lot of you mileage savings are gone there!

Consider the type of driving you do, and figure your gas savings vs. a conventional vehicle.

Take the additional cost of the hybrid, and divide that by your fuel cost savings and that will tell you how long it will take for you to break even.