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MSRP: $31,665
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EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Elec + Gas
Reg. Gas
Electricity
Electricity
Prem. Gas
Elec + Gas
Reg. Gas
Combined MPG on Electricity:95 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:50 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG:115 MPGe
City MPGe:129 Highway MPGe:102
combined
city/highway
city highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:94 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:37 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:88 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:38 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
.2 gal/100mi of gas + 29 kWh/100mi
2.0 gal/100mi
29 kWh/100 mi
36 kWh/100mi
2.7 gal/100mi
.0 gal/100mi of gas + 37 kWh/100mi
2.6 gal/100mi
EPA range: 11 miles on Elec + Gas and 540miles total
11 miles
Elec + Gas
All Elec: 0-6 mi
540 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 75 miles
75 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 35 miles on Electricity and 380miles total
35 miles
Electricity
380 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 20 miles on Elec + Gas and 550miles total
20 miles
Elec + Gas
All Elec: 0-19 mi
550 miles
Total Range Additional Information
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77.8 MPG
48

Lo

182

Hi

Average based on 19 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.
142.5 MPG
123

Lo

158

Hi

Average based on 7 vehicles

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138.9 MPG
39

Lo

1462

Hi

Average based on 60 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.
65.7 MPG
33

Lo

182

Hi

Average based on 25 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.
You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG

You SAVE
$4,750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$6,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$3,750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$4,000
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*Electricity + Gasoline: $1,000$650Electricity + Gasoline: $1,200Electricity + Gasoline: $1,150
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.58 (on a single charge) Additional Information$1.09$1.35 (driving on elec only)$1.59 (on a single charge) Additional Information
$1.82 (driving on gas only)$3.09 (driving on gas only)$2.40 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank$39 (gas only) $43 (gas only)$51 (gas only)
Tank Size10.6 gallons 9.3 gallons14.0 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

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Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Electricity + Gasoline Electricity Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline
4.3 barrels 0.1 barrels 3.0 barrels 4.4 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity + Gasoline Electricity Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline
133 grams per mile0 grams per mile87 grams per mile129 grams per mile

For model years 2012 and earlier, tailpipe CO2 is estimated using an EPA emissions factor and does not reflect direct test results.

EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Safety Ratings


For more information visit:
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PRIUS PLUG-IN 
Overall
4 4 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
LEAF 
Overall
4 4 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
4 4 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
VOLT (Release1, 2, 3) 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
5 5 star rating

NHTSA has tested multiple versions of this vehicle. Additional information is available from www.safercar.gov.

CMAX ENERGI 
Overall
4 4 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
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EPA Size Class Additional Information Midsize Cars Midsize Cars Compact Cars Midsize Cars
Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Yes No Yes Yes
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No No
Turbocharger No No No No
Supercharger No No No No
Passenger Volume 94 ft3 (Hatchback) 92 ft3 (Hatchback) 90 ft3 (Hatchback) 100 ft3 (4 door)
Luggage Volume 22 ft3 (Hatchback) 24 ft3 (Hatchback) 18 ft3 (Hatchback) 19 ft3 (4 door)
Fuel Type Regular Gas and Electricity Electricity Premium Gas (Required)
or Electricity
Regular Gas and Electricity
Engine Descriptor Additional Information PHEV PHEV PHEV
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 18 kW 80 kW DCPM 111 kW 68 kW
Time to Charge Battery 1.5 hrs at 240V 7 hrs at 240V
(3.6 kW charger)
4 hrs at 240V
(6.6 kW charger)
4 hrs at 240V 2.5 hrs at 240V

When fully charged, you will pay about 5.1¢ per mile for the first 11 miles you drive ($.48 for the electricity and $.08 for the gasoline).

After the first 11 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 7.3¢/mile.

You will spend $.48 on electricity and $1.10 on gasoline. This calculation assumes that your vehicle is fully charged when you begin your 25 mile trip and that you do not recharge during the trip.

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 35 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 5.5¢ per mile.

After the first 35 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 12.3¢/mile.

When fully charged, you will pay about 5.6¢ per mile for the first 20 miles you drive ($1.13 for the electricity and $.00 for the gasoline).

After the first 20 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 9.6¢/mile.

You will spend $1.11 on electricity and $.48 on gasoline. This calculation assumes that your vehicle is fully charged when you begin your 25 mile trip and that you do not recharge during the trip.

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

Personalized estimates are currently not available for this vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.