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Toyota · model year 2025
2025 Toyota Prius PHEV SE
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 01 Plug-in hybrids
Ordered by combined MPG #1 of 73 - 05 Fuel-efficient midsize cars
Ordered by combined MPG #5 of 105 - 05 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #5 of 401 - 1188 2025 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #1188 of 1,273 - 11 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #11 of 2,158 - 174 Toyota cars
Every model year, newest first #174 of 2,645
Against plug-in hybrids
The CarCody take
The 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV SE is a midsize, front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid car. Its EPA electric range is 45 miles, while combined gasoline efficiency is 52 MPG and combined electric efficiency is 127 MPGe. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and variable-ratio automatic transmission provide the gasoline side, with a 240-volt charge time of four hours.
Good to know
- 45-mile EPA electric range
- 127 MPGe combined electric efficiency
- 52 MPG combined gasoline rating
- Four-hour charge time at 240 volts
Watch for
- Electric range is limited to 45 miles
- Longer trips use gasoline after the electric range
Who it suits. Drivers with daily trips near 45 miles Owners who can charge at 240 volts Drivers wanting electric and gasoline operation
Choose this Prius PHEV SE if your daily driving can stay near its EPA electric range and you have a way to charge it. The 127 MPGe figure rewards electric running, while 52 MPG combined keeps fuel use measured when the battery range is spent. It is a practical middle path for someone who wants plug-in driving without relying on electricity for every mile.
What it is
The 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV SE is a midsize car with front-wheel drive. It uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain, gasoline fuel, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
The numbers
The defining figure is its 45-mile EPA electric range. Combined electric efficiency is 127 MPGe, with energy use of 26 kWh per 100 miles. On gasoline, it returns 53 MPG in the city, 51 MPG on the highway, and 52 MPG combined.
What it costs to run
EPA annual fuel cost is $1,300. Charging at 240 volts takes four hours, and the car can cover 45 EPA-rated miles before using its gasoline system.
How it compares
Use its 45-mile range, 127 MPGe, and 52 MPG combined as the figures to line up against other plug-in hybrids.
Who it suits
This Prius suits drivers whose regular trips fit within 45 miles and who can charge at 240 volts for four hours. It also fits drivers who still need gasoline efficiency for longer journeys, with 52 MPG combined.
Trade-offs
The electric range is limited to 45 miles, so longer driving uses gasoline. Its gasoline figures are strong but lower than its electric 127 MPGe figure, and at 240 volts the listed charge time is four hours.
Verdict
Choose this Prius PHEV SE if your daily driving can stay near its EPA electric range and you have a way to charge it. The 127 MPGe figure rewards electric running, while 52 MPG combined keeps fuel use measured when the battery range is spent. It is a practical middle path for someone who wants plug-in driving without relying on electricity for every mile.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 52 MPG
- City MPG
- 53 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 51 MPG
- Combined MPGe
- 127 MPGe
- EPA range
- 45 miles
- Energy use
- 26 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,300
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 50 g per mile
- Charge time at 240 V
- 4 hours
- Model year
- 2025
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
How far can the 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV SE go on electricity?
Its EPA electric range is 45 miles.
What is the Prius PHEV SE's combined MPG?
The EPA combined gasoline rating is 52 MPG: 53 city and 51 highway.
What is its combined MPGe?
Combined electric efficiency is 127 MPGe.
How long does it take to charge?
Charging at 240 volts takes four hours.
What engine and drivetrain does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
What is the EPA annual fuel cost?
The EPA annual fuel cost is $1,300.
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48 MPG · $1,400 fuel a year
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48 MPG · $1,400 fuel a year
2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV
40 MPG · $1,700 fuel a year
2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV AWD
38 MPG · $1,750 fuel a year
2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
36 MPG · $1,850 fuel a year
2025 Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD
36 MPG · $2,300 fuel a year
2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
35 MPG · $1,900 fuel a year