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With 40-plus miles of EV range and modest charging needs, Toyota’s plug-in hybrid Prius may be the last combustion car you ever buy.
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The Toyota Prius Prime continues its reign as king of the hybrids with a class-leading 52 mpg for the lightest SE trim level.
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That’s before you factor the 45 miles of pure electric range this spec offers after plugging in.
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Under EV power, the Prime manages around 3.8 mi/kWh, which is on par with some of the most efficient dedicated EVs on the road today.
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An overnight charge at a normal 120-volt home outlet takes around 11 hours. With a dedicated Level 2 charger supplying 240-volts, that time drops to 4 hours.
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When the pure EV range runs out, the Prime is able to continue on hybrid gasoline power.
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Toyota and the EPA estimate you’ll get around 600 miles per tank of gas, but with regular recharges, many drivers may not burn a drop of gas for weeks at a time.
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The Prius interior keeps it stylistically simple, but packs in a solid suite of tech and excellent ergonomics.
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My favorite bit is the freestanding digital instrument cluster, which allowed me to more freely position the steering wheel without blocking critical info.
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The Prius Prime SE is the most energy efficient spec and features aerodynamic 17-inch wheels.
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Higher trim levels get larger wheels and more tech, which increases weight and reduces EV range and hybrid efficiency.
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The front doors use mechanical pulls…
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…but the rear doors feature aerodynamic electronic handles integrated into the window’s frame.
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In the event of a battery failure, each rear door also feature a small physical button that triggers a mechanical release.
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