2021 Toyota Prius PrimeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- 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 8 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Range: 65–283 MPG
Driving mix: City 55% / Highway 45%
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 108.6 real world MPG based on 8 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 54 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid | 55 | 53 | 54 | $1,250 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
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)Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 10.7% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.