In 2016, Toyota introduced the Prius Prime as a plug-in hybrid model, offering both battery electric power for a limited range and hybrid gas-electric power for longer drives. In 2022, a new Prius Prime model was introduced, with a manufacturer-estimated electric vehicle range of up to 44 miles and a 0-60 time of 6.6 seconds. For the 2025 model year, the vehicle will be renamed Prius Plug-in Hybrid to help consumers identify the powertrain choices among Prius models more easily, according to Toyota. The 2025 Prius Plug-in Hybrid will feature a “PHEV” badge on the rear, indicating its Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle powertrain. It will be available in three grades: SE, XSE, and XSE Premium.

The SE grade features a 13.6 kWh lithium-ion battery, offering a manufacturer-estimated 44-mile all-electric driving range. The XSE and XSE Premium grades have a manufacturer-estimated 40-mile all-electric driving range. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid uses Toyota’s fifth-generation Hybrid System, combining a 2.0-liter engine and electric motor generators with an estimated 52 MPG combined rating, Toyota said. The powertrain delivers 220 net-combined hybrid system horsepower and 139 lb.-ft. of torque.

Toyota said the Prius Plug-in Hybrid can be charged using a standard household outlet, with a recharge time of about 11 hours on a 120V outlet and about four hours on a Level 2 charger. The vehicle can operate in EV, Auto EV/HV, or Hybrid Mode, depending on the driver’s needs and the battery’s charge level.

The Prius Plug-in Hybrid can recognize the driver’s stopping patterns on frequently driven routes and suggesting when to let off the accelerator, according to Toyota. Available predictive efficient drive with predictive deceleration support collects daily driving data to optimize points of deceleration and stopping.

The 2025 Prius Plug-in Hybrid is equipped with Toyota’s fifth-generation Hybrid System, pairing a 2.0L gas engine with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission, the manufacturer said. The Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB) system coordinates operation between the regenerative braking force of the electric motors and the hydraulic braking system force to provide optimal stopping power.