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2019 Toyota Prius PrimeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2019 Toyota Prius Prime

Photo: Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection. CC BY 2.0. via Wikimedia Commons

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
22 and 53 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 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

90.3MPG average+67.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 54 MPG · Owner reported avg: 90.3 MPG

Range: 85–96 MPG

Driving mix: City 53% / Highway 47%

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 90.3 real world MPG based on 2 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

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

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