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Toyota Prius vs Deepal S05
Toyota Prius
131 positive (78%) · 21 mixed (13%) · 16 negative (10%)
Trust + time weighted: +68%
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The Toyota Prius is widely regarded as the gold standard for reliability and fuel efficiency, frequently recommended for high-mileage commuters and those seeking the lowest possible ownership costs. While it is praised for its longevity—with many users citing examples reaching 300,000 to 400,000 miles—the driving experience is frequently described as unexciting or boring.
Pros
- Exceptional long-term reliability with many reports of 300k+ miles on original batteries.
- Extremely low operating and fuel costs.
- Excellent battery thermal management, particularly in PHEV models.
- Proven durability in high-stress environments like taxi and ride-share duty.
Cons
- Unengaging and 'boring' driving experience.
- Low rolling resistance tires can lead to reduced traction and slightly longer braking distances.
- Limited interior headroom and fit for very tall drivers (e.g., 200cm) in newer generations.
- Rear visibility is considered only average by modern standards.
Top excerpts
I’d trust a Prius to go that long too
Having driven a few different Priuses, I'd say the visibility is OK by modern standards. One issue is that because they are set up for economy, they usually run tires that have low rolling resistance, but not the greatest traction. Which means it can skid a little earlier than many other cars might. Braking distances seemed a little bit longer than other cars, but not dangerously so.
For example the Prius and RAV4 PHEVs have excellent battery thermal management, have buffers at both ends so you are effectively charging them in the 20-80% range, and the fact that they are only being charged with L1 or L2 charging means they never undergo the stress that DCFC causes.
I’ve seen plenty prius’s go past 300k on the original battery.
I eventually traded it in for a Prius but it was a good little car.
Deepal S05
28 positive (88%) · 2 mixed (6%) · 2 negative (6%)
Trust + time weighted: +80%
Top excerpts
Deepal S05 is out of stock everywhere, just got told by the dealership.
Deepal S05, if you find one because they're all sold out 😞
Deepal S05 is good too — range-extended EV, so the engine only charges the battery and you get an EV drive without range anxiety. I rate it slightly below the Geely, but that ~20k saving is real.
Buy a new Deepal S05 and thank me later.
The S05 would be my top pick, and is honestly the best VFM hands down when you compare anything else in the EV/PHEV segment. For 89,900 AED you get a lot for the money.