Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features

For 2025, Toyota’s plug-in hybrid variant of the Prius receives a name change, dropping the "Prime" designation in favor of "Prius Plug-in Hybrid" to better align with its lineup. A "PHEV" badge is also added to the rear. The model continues to offer an all-electric driving range of up to 44 miles (SE) or 40 miles (XSE and XSE Premium) and a hybrid fuel economy rating of up to 52 mpg combined.

Powered by a 2.0-liter engine and Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid delivers 220 net combined horsepower with a 0-60 mph time of 6.6 seconds. The lithium-ion battery can be recharged in about 11 hours using a standard household outlet or approximately four hours with a Level 2 charger.

All grades come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, a digital gauge cluster, and Toyota Audio Multimedia with an 8-inch touchscreen (12.3-inch available). The XSE Premium includes JBL® Premium Audio and an optional solar roof. Three drive modes—Normal, Eco, and Sport—adjust performance to suit driving conditions.

I still haven’t got used to the 2023 Prius’ dramatic new looks, and already Toyota has us back for a new variation. Meet the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.

Yes, the Prime is back, a plug-in model of the four-door liftback with a much-improved all-electric range—but also around 100 horsepower than before, which has Toyota pitching this as the sporty option of the Prius family. I spent a day in Carlsbad, California, to find out if it the new Prime deserves that spot, and if it maintains the usefulness of the last Prime.

The result is a car that is ever so slightly less spacious than the one it replaces, but offers buyers a massively improved driving experience. The whole package comes wrapped up in the same newfound sense of style the Prius debuted late last year, too.

Read the full review here.

Look at these two drama llamas.

Both the Toyota Prius and Kia Niro arrived with dramatically different bodywork for 2023. In the blue corner is the second-generation Niro; still coming in hybrid, all-electric, and the plug-in hybrid flavor found here, it ditches the jellybean look of the original for something altogether sharper, more challenging—and with a wee bit of supercar flavor. Yes, really. Over in the red corner is the fifth-gun Prius, also in plug-in Prime form, ditching the weird for the wonderful by way of a Lambo-like windshield rake and rethought interior. One practical, one personal.

Read the full comparison here.