ToyotaPrius Plug-In Hybrid (2017) electric chargers
Plug-In HybridBattery
8.8 kWh
Connector
Type 2
Range
30 miles
Benefit in kind
12%
CO2 Emissions
28 g/km
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Home Charging Guide
The Toyota Prius may be far more recognised as a mild hybrid, but the lesser-known Toyota Prius PHEV has an 8.8kWh battery under the boot floor. Although no longer available new, you can still find this version on the second-hand market and with around 25 miles real-world range it is certainly a viable option for many.
Charging time for the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid is just two and a half hours from empty to full.
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Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Charging Time
It's rare anyone needs to charge their car from empty to full. In fact, most of the time you will simply "top up" your car's battery for two to three hours overnight. Learn more about home charging here.
Take advantage of cheaper electricity tariffs and charge your Toyota Prius PHEV overnight and drive away fully charged every morning.
| Method | kW | Typical location | Charging time (empty to full) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard three-pin plug | 2.3 | Home | 3.75 hours |
| Dedicated home charging point | 7.4* | Home | 2.5 hours* (limited to 3.3kW by vehicle) |
| Fast charger | n/a | Offices, commercial buildings, car parks, supermarkets, leisure centres | n/a |
| Rapid charger | n/a | Motorway services, car parks | n/a |
* Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Charging Cost
School run, commute to the office? You can drive up to 30 miles purely on low-cost electric power.
A full home charge on a Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid costs around £0.88.
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A typical overnight electricity rate is around 10p per kWh.
Compare energy tariffs for your Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Battery size
8.8 kWh
Charge speed
11 mph
Range
30 miles
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