2025 Toyota Prius PHEV

The CarCody take

The 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV is a midsize car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios. EPA figures show 40 miles of electric range, 114 combined MPGe, and 48 combined MPG. A 240-volt charge takes four hours, and EPA annual fuel cost is $1,400.

Who it suits. Drivers with daily trips under 40 miles Owners who can charge at 240 volts Midsize-car shoppers comparing plug-in hybrids

What it is

The 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV is a midsize car and a plug-in hybrid. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and gasoline fuel with electric operation.

Its transmission is automatic with variable gear ratios. The defining EPA figure is a 40-mile electric range before the plug-in hybrid must rely more on gasoline.

The EPA numbers

EPA rates the Prius PHEV at 114 combined MPGe. On gasoline, it returns 48 combined MPG, with 50 MPG in city driving and 47 MPG on the highway.

Energy use is listed at 29 kWh per 100 miles. Tailpipe CO2 is 60 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,400. Your electric-versus-gasoline mix will depend on how often you charge and how much you drive within its 40-mile electric range.

A full charge at 240 volts takes about four hours. That charging time and the 114 combined MPGe figure describe the plug-in side; 48 combined MPG describes gasoline driving.

How it compares

For a side-by-side check, line up its 40-mile range, 114 combined MPGe, and 48 combined MPG with other plug-in hybrids.

Because it is classified as a midsize car, its city and highway figures can also be compared with fuel-efficient midsize cars and the broader fuel-efficient car list.

Who it suits

This Prius PHEV suits a driver whose regular trips fit within 40 electric miles and who can use a 240-volt outlet for a four-hour charge.

It also fits someone who wants gasoline flexibility, with EPA ratings of 50 city MPG, 47 highway MPG, and 48 combined MPG when gasoline use is part of the drive.

Trade-offs

The plug-in system adds charging as part of the routine. The listed 240-volt charge time is four hours, and the electric range is limited to 40 miles.

When electric miles run out, the car remains a front-wheel-drive gasoline hybrid. Its EPA combined rating then centers on 48 MPG rather than the 114 combined MPGe plug-in figure.

Verdict

Choose the 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV if your daily mileage is often within 40 miles and you can charge at 240 volts. Its 114 combined MPGe rating rewards regular plug-in use, while the gasoline system provides a 48 combined MPG fallback for longer trips. The four-hour charge and front-wheel-drive layout define the routine. Drivers who cannot charge regularly will have less reason to choose the plug-in setup over a conventional hybrid-style driving pattern.