[reducesuffering]

I can't speak on the Midwest charging network, but if you have any range-related concerns, I doubt you can go wrong with a '23 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV, getting 44 mile range on Electric-only and 550-600 mile range overall with 127 MPGe.

[yablak]

Keep in mind the new prius is much smaller than the 22, which itself is smaller than previous year models. They're being delivered now. Sit in one before you decide. We've long driven priuses but decided against this year's models.

[droobles]

Great point. Do you know how much the size compares to a Kia Soul? We love our Soul for it's utility and size in an urban setting but for obvious theft-related reasons we don't want to own it for too long. :)

[reducesuffering]

Kia Soul:

    Headroom (Front/Rear): 39.4 in.
    Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 55.5 / 54.7 in.
    Hip Room(Front/Rear): 53.5 / 52.8 in.
    Legroom (Front/Rear): 41.1 / 38.8 in.
    Cargo Volume (Seats Upright): 24.2 cubic feet
    Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 62 cubic feet

'23 Prius Prime:

    Front head room: 38.0 in.
    Front shoulder room: 55.3 in.
    Front hip room: 54.7 in.
    Front leg room:  42.4 in.
    Cargo Volume (Seats Upright): 20.3 cubic feet
    Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 26.7 cubic feet

I'm having a hard time believing the Kia Soul has so much more cargo space with the seats folded.

https://www.kiacerritos.com/2022-kia-soul-interior/

https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/prius-prime/2023/features-spe...

[droobles]

Thank you for that, that's a very detailed comparison! I use my Kia Soul like a truck sometimes, I've hauled around a push lawn mower plus tools as well as large music equipment, just laid canvas down in the back. Very useful. It makes sense that a hatchback vs. a cube car shape you would lose that vertical space.

EDIT: removed the extra "comparison"