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Originally Posted by bavarianride
Is G20 330e's battery control mode worse than, say, Prius Prime's?
Prius Prime's gas tank is slightly bigger than 330e(11.3 vs. 10.6 gallons), but Prius Prime can go 640 miles vs. G20 330e's 350-ish miles(both full charge + full tank).
What does Prime do differently versus 330e?
Prime is 600-ish lbs lighter than 330e, is that the primary reason of reduced 330e range?
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Luxury car vs Economy car
The 330e has significantly more power, sound deadening, creature comforts, stiffer chassis, etc. Prius Prime was designed with efficiency as the top priority. The 330e was designed to be a luxury car first, with efficiency being a secondary objective.