Toyota Prius Prime vs Tesla Model 3

2021 Toyota Prius Prime
2021 Toyota Prius Prime
$28,220MSRP
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2026 Tesla Model 3
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
Overview
2021 Toyota Prius Prime
$28,220MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
Overview

Overview

Years produced

2017-2024

Years produced

2017-Present

MSRP

$28,220

MSRP

$36,990

Listings

1182

Listings

5844

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Fuel-efficiet

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Impressive electric range

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor ergonomic design

Reviews Summary

With the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive.

Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid

Engine

425 hp Electric

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

EV Battery Capacity

8.8 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

82 kWh

MPG City

145

MPG City

145

MPG Highway

121

MPG Highway

128

Battery Charge Time (120V)

5.5 hours

Battery Charge Time (120V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

2 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

11.7 hours
2021 Toyota Prius Prime
2021 Toyota Prius Prime
$28,220MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Tesla Model 3
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
Overview
2021 Toyota Prius Prime
$28,220MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
Overview

Overview

Years produced
2017-2024
2017-Present
MSRP
$28,220
$36,990
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.7

Expert reviews

6.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Fuel-efficiet

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Impressive electric range

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor ergonomic design

Summary
With the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid
425 hp Electric
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
EV Battery Capacity
8.8 kWh
82 kWh
MPG City
145
145
MPG Highway
121
128
Battery Charge Time (120V)
5.5 hours
Battery Charge Time (240V)
2 hours
11.7 hours
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