2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 18 kW
EPA-estimated range of 540 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 1 hr 30 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 29.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Real-World MPG
Based on 19 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Range: 48–182 MPG
Driving mix: City 49% / Highway 51%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 77.8 real world MPG based on 19 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 50 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid | 51 | 49 | 50 | $1,350 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 133 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 4.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Energy Use (Combined)
- 29 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 26 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 33 kWh / 100 mi