Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

The Prius Plug-in Hybrid is for drivers who want to do most of their daily miles on electricity but still need a car that can handle any long trip on petrol. It pairs a 2.0 litre petrol engine with a rechargeable battery, produces 223 hp and drives the front wheels through an automatic gearbox. The Prius won the 2024 World Car Design of the Year award.

Electric driving and fuel use

Toyota says the car can cover up to 53 miles (about 85 km) in pure electric mode. The Design is listed with an equivalent all-electric range of 52.2 miles and the Excel with 44.1 miles. Weighted combined fuel consumption on the WLTP cycle is 176.5 mpg (1.6 litres per 100 km) for the Design and 134.5 mpg (2.1 litres per 100 km) for the Excel. The Design is rated at 36 g/km of CO2 and electric consumption of 15.8 kWh per 100 miles, and the Excel uses 15.3 kWh per 100 miles.

Charging

Charging takes about six and a half hours from a domestic three-pin socket and about two and a half hours with a dedicated cable and wallbox. Toyota HomeCharge costs £695 including standard installation, and Smart Charging can prioritise cheaper times. The MyToyota app lets owners check, schedule and start charging remotely, and the Toyota Charging Network gives access to over one million public chargers.

Inside, price and warranty

A 7 inch instrument display sits ahead of a 12.3 inch multimedia touchscreen. Toyota refers to an Advanced Safety Technology package without naming individual systems. The Design starts at £37,895 and the Excel at £39,995. Roadside assistance with The AA is free for the first year. The vehicle warranty is three years or 60,000 miles, extendable to ten years or 100,000 miles, and the hybrid battery has its own three year or 60,000 mile cover that can be extended to ten years with an annual Hybrid Health Check.

Key facts

• Electric range: up to 53 miles
• Engine and power: 2.0 litre petrol plug-in hybrid, 223 hp
• Fuel consumption (WLTP, weighted): 176.5 mpg (Design), 134.5 mpg (Excel)
• UK price from: £37,895 (Design)