With up to an EPA-estimated 25-mile EV Mode 79 driving range on a full charge 77 you could potentially drive using only electricity for short commutes. The buttons are located to the right of the shifter, and each one adjusts performance to match the specific mode. Just plug the cord that comes with the car into a regular wall outlet to add about 4 miles of Range Per Hour.
In most cases, this isn't as efficient of a charging option as just using the plug. If Prius Prime is kept fully charged, it allows the driver the ability to save and potentially use less gasoline, yet still have the total driving range and efficiency expected from a Prius. By Product Expert | Posted in Hybrid cars, Toyota Prius Prime on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 at 1:28 pm. Prius Prime has an impressive EPA-estimated total driving range of 640 miles 77 and an EPA-estimated EV Mode 76 range of 25 miles 74 if only recharging once. 82 With up to an EPA-estimated 25-mile EV Mode [prime_hybrid_caution] driving range on a full charge [prime_2020_ev_range] you could potentially drive using only electricity for short commutes.
And don't worry—if you can't or forget to charge, Prius Prime will still run on its efficient gas engine as long as you have fuel. It will take about five and a half hours to recharge your Prius Prime this way. You can use any regular wall outlet in your garage or at work and it will take about 5 ½ hours to fully charge your Prius Prime. When charging from a 240 volt charging station, the Prius Prime will fully charge in less than two and a half hours. With Prius Prime’s available Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging, you can charge your Qi-compatible smartphone or other compatible device without wires or worry. And don't worry—if you can't or forget to charge, Prius Prime will still run on its efficient gas engine as long as you have fuel. When you’re on the go, charging your Prius Prime’s hybrid battery is safe and secure thanks to your smart key system and the charge connector lock that’s activated by this button in the charging port. Place it on the nonslip holder and charge up before getting to your destination.
The Prius Prime offers multiple driving modes for drivers to choose from, including EV, HV, and EV Auto modes.
Charging Your Prius Prime at Home Charging a plug-in hybrid at home is not much different from charging your cell phone or laptop. [prime_gas] Charge-Mode is a feature Prius Prime offers where the gas-engine can be used to recharge the battery-pack.