2024 Toyota Prius PrimeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2024 Toyota Prius Prime

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City
50
MPGe
Highway
47
MPGe
Combined
48
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
550 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
4 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
29.0
City 27.0 / Hwy 33.0 kWh
Electric Motor
120 kW AC Induction

EPA-estimated range of 550 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 4 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 29.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

60.0MPG average+25.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 48 MPG · Owner reported avg: 60.0 MPG

Range: 53–69 MPG

Driving mix: City 23% / Highway 77%

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 60.0 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 48 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
50
Hwy
47
Comb
48
Fuel cost: $1,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,400

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: 9/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
60 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
2.0 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)
29 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
27 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
33 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 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
10
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems10 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 10 owner complaints for the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime. Top reported issues include electrical system, visibility / wipers and locks & latches. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
4
Visibility / Wipers
2
Locks & Latches
2
Wheels & Tires
2

2024 Toyota Prius Prime problems by category: Electrical System: 4 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Locks & Latches: 2 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 2 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 02/11/2026ODI#11717240
Although the involved vehicles are within the above production period range, not all vehicles in this range were sold in the U.S. This issue only affects 2023-2026MY Prius and Prius Prime vehicles equ…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 06/04/2025ODI#11664944
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the windshield washer and wipers failed to function as intended. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of t…
Wheels & TiresFiled: 09/26/2024ODI#11616580
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Prius Prime equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Ecopia, Tire Size: 195/60/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway…

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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