ToyotaPrius Plug-in (2017) electric chargers
7 kWh battery
Vehicle type Plug-in hybrid
Connector type 2
Range 31 miles of electric driving
Charge speed 11 miles per hour
Toyota has revived its well-established Prius with much improved looks, aerodynamic efficiency and power. The extra streamlining has created a low drag factor of just 0.25, which helps preserve power. An 8.8kwh battery under the boot floor is twice as powerful as the previous model’s, but only 50% heavier, while only taking up two-thirds more space. As in the original, two electric motors and a petrol engine are coupled to a constant velocity (CVT) transmission. Power is not huge, totalling 120bhp, and the 0-62mph time is not that amazing (11.1 seconds) but that isn’t the point about the Prius. It’s now a terrifically efficient, nice to drive PHEV, which cruises happily at motorway speeds, but is equally at home in town. Official all-electric range is 39 miles. Toyota’s long-term experience with hybrid vehicles make this a terrific choice for many.
Toyota Prius Plug-in compatible chargers
Toyota Prius Plug-in Charging Time
Charging your Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid at home with a standard three pin plug (2.3kW) will take around 3 hours 45 mins.
Using a dedicated 7.4kW home fast charging point can reduce this time to as little as 2 hours 15mins.*
Take advantage of cheaper electricity tariffs charge your Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid overnight and drive away fully charged every morning.
A 7.4kW home fast charging point provides up to 11 miles RPH (Range Per Hour).
* Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Toyota Prius Plug-in Charging Cost
School run, commute to the office? You can drive up to 31 miles purely on low-cost electric power.
A full home charge on a Toyota Prius Plug-in costs around £0.70.
Did you know?
A typical overnight electricity rate is around 10p per kWh.
