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We've been using our 1991 'Scubaroo' as a dive car for years. Runs OK but we're thinking of something 'greener'. I'd be very interested in going all electric (avoid the maintenance and issues with gas engines completely) but there's nothing out right now that will haul the gear and do the distance. The Prius V (the sorta station wagon), looks to fill the ticket; adequate space for a couple tanks and gear buckets. You can get a waterproof 'tray' for the back. Flat back for donning a geared up tank.We do almost exclusively shore diving in the NW.
Anyone know how well it actually works with the load, especially at freeway speeds? The Subaru has a 2.2L engine, the Toyota only has a 1.8L. At freeway speeds it's essentially running on the engine at that point, no electric involved. The est. mpg is 41. Not sure if it can do that for trips carrying gear. Mixed driving it certainly might with the battery helping out in stop and go driving around town.
Anyone know how well it actually works with the load, especially at freeway speeds? The Subaru has a 2.2L engine, the Toyota only has a 1.8L. At freeway speeds it's essentially running on the engine at that point, no electric involved. The est. mpg is 41. Not sure if it can do that for trips carrying gear. Mixed driving it certainly might with the battery helping out in stop and go driving around town.