2023 Toyota Prius Prime SEFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
53
MPGe
Highway
51
MPGe
Combined
52
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
600 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
4 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
26.0
City 24.0 / Hwy 29.0 kWh
Electric Motor
120 kW AC Induction

EPA-estimated range of 600 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 4 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 26.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

224.9MPG average+332.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 52 MPG · Owner reported avg: 224.9 MPG

Driving mix: City 30% / Highway 70%

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 224.9 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 52 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
53
Hwy
51
Comb
52
Fuel cost: $1,300/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,300

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$8,000

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
50 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
1.7 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 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)
26 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
24 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
29 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD

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 Probability9.2%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems3 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 3 owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime SE. Top reported issues include electrical system, locks & latches and lighting. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
1
Locks & Latches
1
Lighting
1

2023 Toyota Prius Prime SE problems by category: Electrical System: 1 complaints, Locks & Latches: 1 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 02/23/2026ODI#11720026
There is an unexplained loss of 12V power from the 12V battery, and the car will not start. This was reported to the local Toyota dealership on 12/5/25. The car had to be jumped in order to drive it t…
Locks & LatchesFiled: 01/30/2025ODI#11639703
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle after it had been parked and turned off in the garage, the contact noticed that the hatch door was open…
LightingFiled: 10/03/2024ODI#11617928
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH with the headlights activated, the low-beam headlights were not providing adequate illumination to light the sides o…

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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