2017 Toyota Prius PrimeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2017 Toyota Prius Prime

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City
55
MPGe
Highway
53
MPGe
Combined
54
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
640 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
2 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
25.0
City 23.0 / Hwy 28.0 kWh
Electric Motor
16 and 37 kW AC Induction

EPA-estimated range of 640 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 25.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 23 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

100.2MPG average+85.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 54 MPG · Owner reported avg: 100.2 MPG

Range: 38–309 MPG

Driving mix: City 42% / Highway 58%

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 100.2 real world MPG based on 23 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 54 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
55
Hwy
53
Comb
54
Fuel cost: $1,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$7,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
78 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
2.6 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)
25 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
23 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
28 kWh / 100 mi

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