Hybrid / PHEVLiftbackBenchmark
Toyota Prius
The best-known hybrid nameplate, now offered with conventional and plug-in hybrid powertrains in selected markets.
Also sold as Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Prius Prime.
Electric range
up to86 km electricWLTP
Rapid charging
Not generally supported
AC charging for PHEV versions
Official range
up to86 km electricWLTP
Market or version specificBattery
up to13.6 kWh
Market or version specificRapid charging
Not generally supported
Market or version specificEfficiency
Testing standard dependent
Local check neededIs the Toyota Prius worth considering?
Our view. An efficiency-first choice with proven hybrid logic. The lower roof and market-limited availability matter more than the headline economy figure.
How far can it go?
The published reference is Up to 86 km electric (WLTP, PHEV version). Compare it only with figures from the same test cycle. For a plug-in hybrid this is the electric-only range before the engine takes over.
Against other hybrids in the file, on a 0–200 km scale
- Toyota Prius Up to 86 km electric
- BYD Seal U DM-i 70–125 km electric
- Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Not published Market dependent
- Honda CR-V Hybrid Not published Market dependent
Speed, temperature, wind, elevation, tyres, load and cabin heating or cooling all change real-world range. How EPA, WLTP and CLTC differ.
How quickly does it charge?
The highest published DC figure is Not generally supported. AC charging for PHEV versions. A peak rate is reached briefly; the average across a session is lower.
Home charging time depends on the energy added, the car’s AC limit, the charger and the supply. Estimate a session with this car’s battery.
What to check before buying
- Who is it for?
- Drivers balancing electric commuting with petrol flexibility.
- What needs checking?
- The electric benefit depends on charging regularly and choosing the right version.
- What is the evidence?
- 1 cited source, with range cycles and regional variations kept visible.
Evidence record
4 figures, each linked to where it starts. A published value is not automatically the right value for every trim or country.
| Figure | Value | Condition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | Up to 86 km electric | Market or version specific WLTP, PHEV version | Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026 |
| Battery | Up to 13.6 kWh | Market or version specific Capacity and availability can change by version | Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026 |
| Rapid charging | Not generally supported | Market or version specific AC charging for PHEV versions | Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026 |
| Efficiency | Testing standard dependent | Local check needed Official figure; testing standard can differ by market | Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026 |