# Toyota Prius Prime

> The Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that combines a 2.0-liter engine with a 13.6 kWh battery for up to 44 miles of all-electric range and 127 MPGe, all wrapped in a bold redesigned body that won 2024 North American Car of the Year.

- **Created by:** Toyota Motor Corporation
- **Launched:** 2016
- **Platforms:** hardware
- **Pricing:** paid - $32,675 (2024 SE) to $40,470 (2026 XSE Premium) + $1,195 destination. Qualifies for up to $3,750 federal EV tax credit.
- **Key features:** 44-Mile Electric Range (SE), 127 MPGe Efficiency, 220 HP Plug-In Powertrain, Solar Charging Roof, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

## Features

- **44-Mile Electric Range (SE)** — EPA-estimated 44 miles of pure EV driving on the SE trim, 39-40 miles on XSE variants, eliminating gas use for most daily commutes.
- **127 MPGe Efficiency** — Best-in-class MPGe among compact PHEVs, with 52 mpg combined in hybrid mode when the battery depletes.
- **220 HP Plug-In Powertrain** — 2.0-liter M20A-FXS engine paired with electric motors for 220 system net horsepower and 6.6-second 0-60 mph acceleration.
- **Solar Charging Roof** — Optional 185W solar panel roof on XSE Premium continuously charges the battery while the car is parked in sunlight.
- **Toyota Safety Sense 3.0** — Standard advanced safety suite including pre-collision warning with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane departure alert, adaptive cruise control, and road sign recognition.
- **13.6 kWh Battery with 10-Year Warranty** — Industry-leading 10-year / 150,000-mile battery warranty - the longest available on any PHEV.
- **Level 2 Charging (4-Hour Full Charge)** — Compatible with Level 2 (240V) charging for a full charge in approximately 4 hours, or Level 1 (120V) in about 11 hours.
- **Multiple Drive Modes** — EV Mode, Power Mode, ECO Mode, Normal Mode, and Auto (HV) Mode for tailored driving experience.
- **12.3-Inch Toyota Audio Multimedia** — Available 12.3-inch touchscreen with Drive Connect cloud navigation, intelligent voice assistant, and 6 USB-C ports throughout the cabin.
- **Federal Tax Credit Eligible** — Qualifies for up to $3,750 US federal EV tax credit, reducing the effective price significantly.

## Achievements

- 2024 North American Car of the Year (NACTOY)
- 2024 MotorTrend Car of the Year
- 2024 World Car Design of the Year
- 2024 Canadian Car of the Year
- 2024 Car and Driver 10Best
- 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award
- 2024 Edmunds Top Rated Award
- 2025 IIHS Top Safety Pick+
- 2023 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems
- Guinness World Record - Highest MPG coast-to-coast drive
- 17 industry awards within months of 2023 launch
- 2nd most-sold plug-in electric car globally in 2012 (first gen)

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — 2026 model adds new XSE Nightshade Edition trim with blacked-out exterior/interior accents. Pricing range $33,775-$40,470.
- **2025-01** — Renamed from 'Prius Prime' to 'Prius Plug-in Hybrid'. SE trim electric range extended to 44 miles. New PHEV badge on rear.
- **2023-03** — Third-generation launch with complete redesign: 13.6 kWh battery, 220 hp, 6.6-second 0-60, optional solar roof, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard.

## Links

- Website: https://www.toyota.com/priusprime
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/toyota-north-america/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/Toyota
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toyota.prius/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toyota

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Last updated: 2026-04-24