2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$33,775 to $40,470

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7.8
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Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Fuel-efficient

  • Great handling

Cons

  • Cheap interior materials

  • Lack of headroom for taller drivers

  • Not much cargo space

7.8
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Look & feel
9/10
Technology
7/10
Performance
8/10
Safety
8/10
Form & function
6/10
Cost-effectiveness
9/10
Photo by Stephen Edelstein. 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid front quarter view.

A plug-in hybrid powertrain makes Toyota’s eco icon even greener.

The Prius Plug-In Hybrid is, as the name states, a plug-in hybrid version of the seminal Toyota Prius, further boosting efficiency with up to 44 miles of all-electric driving range. This model was known as the Toyota Prius Prime up to the 2025 model year, and for 2026 a new Nightshade Edition joins the lineup. While other mainstream brands like Hyundai and Kia offer plug-in hybrids, the Prius stands out with svelte styling.

Verdict: A stylish alternative to other plug-in hybrids and an efficient commuter car, the Prius Plug-In Hybrid is let down by a chintzy interior.

9/10

Even three model years after its introduction, it’s still hard to believe that this is a Prius. The fifth generation of Toyota’s hybrid icon made a clear break with the awkward styling of previous generations. From its pointed nose and swept-back windshield, to its stretched wheelbase and low roofline, it’s a hybrid hatchback that wishes it was a supercar. Perhaps just as important as the overall shape, Toyota kept extraneous detailing to a minimum. The cacophony of lines from the previous generation is no more; even the LED headlights and taillights are reduced to elegant shapes.

Toyota has gone back and forth about giving plug-in hybrid models different styling. The original Prius Plug-In Hybrid (from model years 2012 to 2015) shared sheetmetal with the standard Prius, but the original Prius Prime (from model years 2017 to 2022) got a unique look. The current Prius Plug-In Hybrid (nee Prime) reverts to shared styling. The only differences are badging and an extra hatch (on the passenger’s side) for the charge port.

For the 2026 model year, the Prius Plug-In Hybrid gets the same Nightshade Edition treatment the standard Prius received for 2025. Also available on most other Toyota models at this point, the Nightshade Edition brings darkened exterior trim, in this case including black badging, door sills, bumper trim, door handles, and 19-inch wheels. The Nightshade Edition is based on the XSE trim level and adds $770 to that model’s MSRP. The full lineup includes SE, XSE, Nightshade Edition, and XSE Premium trim levels.

Our test car was a top XSE Premium, and while the cabin was feature-rich, it didn’t exactly live up to its “premium” billing. Some red swatches on the SofTex artificial leather upholstery and on the air vents were the only hint of color, and the array of plastic trim pieces was unremarkable. The interior does have an unusual look, with a small gauge cluster similar to the one in the all-electric Toyota bZ and a wing-like dashboard, but that futuristic design is brought down by the rideshare-grade materials.

Stephen Edelstein
Published Nov 17, 2025 by Stephen Edelstein
Stephen is a freelance automotive journalist covering everything on four wheels. Whether it's a new EV or a full-size pickup truck, he's eager to drive it and tell you all about it in a CarGurus Test Drive Review. Besides contributing to CarGurus, Stephen currently has bylines at Digital Trends, Green Car Reports, and Motor Authority.

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2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Gracenote internet radio · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane changing · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Engine

EV battery capacity: 13.6 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 3.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 161 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 120 · Electric Motor Torque: 153 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 4 hours · Electric motor charging time (120V): 11 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 44 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 150 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 139 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4400

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey surround · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Hybrid

Starter Type: motor/generator

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Toyota Audio Multimedia · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: intersection/junction turn · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Toyota Connected Services · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel covers: full · Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Gracenote internet radio · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane changing · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Engine

EV battery capacity: 13.6 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 3.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 161 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 120 · Electric Motor Torque: 153 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 4 hours · Electric motor charging time (120V): 11 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 39 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 150 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 139 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4400

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Hybrid

Starter Type: motor/generator

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Toyota Audio Multimedia · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA) · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Toyota Connected Services · Smart device app function: security event/collision alert · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Gracenote internet radio · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Dash trim: carbon · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane changing · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: in-floor · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Engine

EV battery capacity: 13.6 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 3.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 161 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 120 · Electric Motor Torque: 153 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 4 hours · Electric motor charging time (120V): 11 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 39 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 150 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 139 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4400

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Hybrid

Starter Type: motor/generator

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Toyota Audio Multimedia · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leatherette

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA) · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Toyota Connected Services · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Gracenote internet radio · Premium Brand: JBL · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · Watts: 800

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane changing · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: liftgate · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Engine

EV battery capacity: 13.6 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 3.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 161 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 120 · Electric Motor Torque: 153 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 4 hours · Electric motor charging time (120V): 11 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 39 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 150 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 139 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4400

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey surround · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Hybrid

Starter Type: motor/generator

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Toyota Audio Multimedia · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: intersection/junction cross · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leatherette

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA) · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Toyota Connected Services · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

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