Toyota Prius PHV a long ranger

Toyota Prius PHV clocks more than 300km on less than two tablespoons of fuel

The Toyota Prius PHV has an electric range of about 50km and its lithium battery can be fully recharged in about three hours.
The Toyota Prius PHV has an electric range of about 50km and its lithium battery can be fully recharged in about three hours. ST PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM
The Toyota Prius PHV comes with adaptive cruise control, which is best deployed on the highway.
The Toyota Prius PHV comes with adaptive cruise control, which is best deployed on the highway. ST PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM
The Toyota Prius PHV has an electric range of about 50km and its lithium battery can be fully recharged in about three hours.
The Toyota Prius PHV has an electric range of about 50km and its lithium battery can be fully recharged in about three hours. ST PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM
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The challenge: Drive Toyota's Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) for four weeks without using any petrol in its tank.

Alas, I failed. It is week three and the car's fuel tank range of 941km (when it was handed over) has fallen by 3km, which means around 0.03 litres of fuel has been used.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 25, 2020, with the headline Toyota Prius PHV a long ranger. Subscribe