Fletcher Jones Toyota was excited to see the Toyota Prius Plug-In as a concept. After seeing the actual production model at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, we're ecstatic.

The technological difference between the traditional Toyota Prius Hybrid and the forthcoming Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is actually quite subtle. The gap it bridges between a hybrid and a pure EV, however, is huge. And, Fletcher Jones Toyota believes it serves as the perfect stepping stone, for eco-minded drivers who want to reduce their reliance of fossil-fuels...and effectively their CO₂, but still want some semblance of instant gratification and a longer driving range.

2012 Toyota Prius PHEV At a Glance

-          Lithium-ion battery (larger than that featured in Toyota's standard hybrid formula)
-          Electric-Only Driving Range: Nearly 12.5 miles (roughly 11.25 miles more than the standard Prius hybrid)
-          0-62 MPG Acceleration Time: 10.7 Seconds
-          Fuel Efficiency - Hybrid Mode: 49 MPG
-          Fuel Efficiency Pure- Electric Mode: 87 MPG
-          Recharge Time: About 1.5 hours, using a 240V outlet
-          Starting MSRP: $32,760

Toyota will begin accepting orders for the new 2012 Toyota Plug-In Prius, starting as soon as next month.  Actual deliveries will follow shortly thereafter, at the beginning of next year. The fourteen states in which consumers will have the opportunity to purchase the new PHEV in October are: California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. It has yet to be determined if other states will be added to that list later on, down the road. However, please keep in mind that you can still order a Prius PHEV even if you don't live in one the 14 participating launch states.

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