When faced with a huge repair bill on my 2011 Prius (the cost of living in the wilds of Sudbury, home to voracious mice!) I had to buy a new (used) car just before Thanksgiving 2020. Having had a Prius since my first in 2004, I quickly settled on a 2018 Prius Prime, eager to have an electric option. It was possible to charge it via the basic 110v outlet on my front porch, though with increasing difficulty as winter arrived. I became increasingly less willing to drag the charger cord over mounds of snow, or in heavy rain, as the weather worsened. And it took 8 hours to fully charge. After researching available options, I had a JuiceBox (240v charger) installed in my garage and am loving it, getting a full charge in a mere 2 hours! While the EV range is not very impressive, it is sufficient for local errands and trips. Now I charge my Prius almost every night. Over the first seven months, I only went to a gas station twice since. So much fun watching my mpg rise to 344 mpg! Amortized over the decade I expect to keep this car, the JuiceBox charger (plus installation) will more than pay for itself. I highly recommend the Prius Prime to anyone who’s considering buying a car.
