Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2012 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 50 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 50 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #2 of 76 (99th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #2 of 92 (99th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #4 of 107 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #3 of 101 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid placed highest in 2012 at #2 of 76, and lowest in 2014 at #4 of 107. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 51 | 49 | 50 | 230.0 | 4.3 | $1,250 | 540 mi | 133 | 10/10 |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 51 | 49 | 50 | 230.0 | 4.3 | $1,250 | 540 mi | 133 | 10/10 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 51 | 49 | 50 | 230.0 | 4.3 | $1,250 | 540 mi | 133 | 10/10 |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 51 | 49 | 50 | 230.0 | 4.3 | $1,250 | 540 mi | 133 | n/a |
What Prius Plug-in Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid burns 230 to 230 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $690 | $690 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $805 | $805 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $920 | $920 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $1,250 to $1,250 a year in fuel, or $5,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 50 mpg the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is 25 mpg better the median, which is worth about $805 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Toyota nameplates
Every Toyota model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.