The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is a variant of the popular Toyota Prius hybrid car. The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) was actually first launched in Japan in January 2012, before being introduced in other countries such as the United States later that year. It's features a larger battery pack than the regular Prius, allowing it to travel a limited distance on electric power alone before switching over to hybrid mode. The Prius PHEV was initially only available for lease in Japan, with limited sales to fleet customers.
The Toyota Prius is a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) that uses a combination of gasoline and electric power to achieve greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. While the Prius does have a small battery pack and electric motor that helps to power the car, it is not a fully electric vehicle.
However, the following year in 2023, the Prius PHEV became available for purchase by individual customers in Japan. Since then, Toyota has continued to produce and sell the Prius PHEV in Japan and many other countries around the world. The latest version of the Prius PHEV, the 2023 model, is also available for purchase in Japan. This makes the Prius PHEV more fuel-efficient than the regular Prius and allows for reduced emissions. The Prius PHEV 2023 is the 5th Gen , which offers an estimated electric-only range of 25 miles and a combined gas-electric range of 640 miles. The Prius PHEV 2023 produces 220 HP (77% More Power). The Prius PHEV is one of many hybrid and electric vehicles produced by Toyota as part of its commitment to sustainable transportation.