Takei mentioned the batteries being heavy. His words, not mine. Besides, 5 years is plenty long enough to solve most parts supply problems if there is a will to do it. Sorry, but I also don't agree about the general supply issue. Toyota had a 3 year Prius II production problem and solved it by building more manufacturing capacity. I am still convinced Honda just doesn't want to build them for the reasons I outlined in my earlier post.

Alden Bowles
2005 Toyota Prius II HSD