2022 Toyota Prius PrimeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2022 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
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 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

90.6MPG average+67.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 54 MPG · Owner reported avg: 90.6 MPG

Driving mix: City 25% / Highway 75%

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 90.6 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. 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

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems8 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 8 owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), speed control and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Speed Control
2
Electrical System
1
Engine
1
Fuel System
1
Steering
1
Brakes
1

2022 Toyota Prius Prime problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints.

4
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 06/25/2024ODI#11596391
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated multiple unknown warning lights …
Speed ControlFiled: 09/12/2023ODI#11544053
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration, and the vehicle accelerated to 50 MPH be…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 05/15/2022CrashODI#11464686
The vehicle went into drive from neutral after being placed on a moving track (car wash). The forward collision system activated and the automatic brake deployed when the vehicle sensed moving parts i…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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