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MSRP: $33,170 - $37,520
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MSRP: $37,900 - $46,800
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MSRP: $46,250
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MSRP: $29,990 - $34,905
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EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Electricity
Reg. Gas
Elec + Gas
Prem. Gas
Electricity
Prem. Gas
Elec + Gas
Reg. Gas
Combined MPG on Electricity:106 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:42 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:86 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:39 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:117 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:39 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:95 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:50 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
31 kWh/100mi
2.4 gal/100mi
.0 gal/100mi of gas + 38 kWh/100mi
2.6 gal/100mi
29 kWh/100mi
2.6 gal/100mi
.2 gal/100mi of gas + 29 kWh/100mi
2.0 gal/100mi
EPA range: 53 miles on Electricity and 420miles total
53 miles
Electricity
420 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 17 miles on Elec + Gas and 430miles total
17 miles
Elec + Gas
All Elec: 0-17 mi
430 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 72 miles on Electricity and 150miles total
72 miles
Electricity
150 miles
Total Range Additional Information
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
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118.4 MPG
52

Lo

1734

Hi

Average based on 8 vehicles

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

User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle

User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle

71.6 MPG
62

Lo

80

Hi

Average based on 3 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
$5,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$2,750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$5,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$4,750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*Electricity + Gasoline: $850Electricity + Gasoline: $1,400Electricity + Gasoline: $850Electricity + Gasoline: $1,000
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.16 (driving on elec only)$1.90 (on a single charge) Additional Information$1.09 (driving on elec only)$1.57 (on a single charge) Additional Information
$2.16 (driving on gas only)$2.91 (driving on gas only)$2.91 (driving on gas only)$1.81 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank$32 (gas only)$48 (gas only)$9 (gas only)$38 (gas only)
Tank Size8.9 gallons10.6 gallons1.9 gallons10.6 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 + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline
1.7 barrels 4.6 barrels 1.3 barrels 4.3 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline
51 grams per mile138 grams per mile40 grams per mile133 grams per mile
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


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Overall
Not Rated
Front
Not Rated
Side
Not Rated
Rollover
4 4 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
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EPA Size Class Additional Information Compact Cars Compact Cars Subcompact Cars Midsize Cars
Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No No
Turbocharger No Yes No No
Supercharger No No No No
Passenger Volume 90 ft3 (Hatchback) 89 ft3 (Hatchback) 84 ft3 (4 door) 94 ft3 (Hatchback)
Luggage Volume 19 ft3 (Hatchback) 14 ft3 (Hatchback) 15 ft3 (4 door) 22 ft3 (Hatchback)
Fuel Type Regular Gas or Electricity Premium Gas (Recommended)
and Electricity
Premium Gas (Recommended)
or Electricity
Regular Gas and Electricity
Engine Descriptor Additional Information SIDI; PHEV SIDI; PHEV PHEV PHEV
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 48 and 87 kW 3-Phase AC 80 kW DCPM 125kW 18 kW AC Induction
Time to Charge Battery 4.5 hrs at 240V 2.5 hrs at 240V 4 hrs at 240V 1.5 hrs at 240V

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 53 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 4.7¢ per mile.

After the first 53 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 8.5¢/mile.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 17 miles in EPA tests. It may use gasoline depending on how you drive.

When fully charged, you will pay about 5.8¢ per mile for the first 17 miles you drive ($.98 for the electricity and $.00 for the gasoline).

After the first 17 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 11.7¢/mile.

You will spend $.97 on electricity and $.93 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 72 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 4.4¢ per mile.

After the first 72 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 11.6¢/mile.

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 7.2¢/mile.

You will spend $.48 on electricity and $1.09 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.