Toyota, a pioneer in electrification, introduced its first-generation Prius and has since improved its hybrid and plug-in hybrid technologies for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Toyota Prius Prime, its smallest PHEV, features a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine and a 10.9 kWh net lithium-ion battery pack for optimal MPGe returns.
The Toyota Prius Prime can only be charged via a Level One 110-volt or Level Two 220-volt system, with Level Two reducing charging time to four hours.
The Toyota Prius Prime can only be charged via a Level One 110-volt electrical system or a Level Two 220-volt charging point, as it has a compact battery system, limiting Level Three fast charging.
Toyota's Prius Prime features a compact battery pack, requiring minimal recharge costs. Recharges range from $1.31 in lower-rate states to $3.05 in high-charge areas, with an average cost of $2.50.