Five things to know about the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime

Interested in a vehicle that offers exceptional efficiency, all-electric driving without having to worry about range, and great versatility all packaged into one?  The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime is perfect for you. The new Prius Prime continues to be the benchmark for plug-in hybrid vehicles in the industry, and it strikes the perfect balance between the freedom to drive wherever you want to go and the ability to use electric power only to save on fuel.  Here are five things that are worth knowing about the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime.

It is a plug-in hybrid vehicle

The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime is what is known as a plug-in hybrid vehicle. That means that it has a larger capacity battery which enables it to drive on electric power alone over a certain distance. In the case of the Toyota Prius Prime, it can drive all over 40 km without using a single drop of fuel. That said, there is still a traditional combustion engine under the hood of the Prius Prime which means that if you have to travel further, you can using gasoline.

It charges quickly

Unlike fully electric vehicles, the battery of the Toyota Prius Prime can charge a lot faster. You don't even need to use a 240-volt charger or have a charger installed in your house. You can plug it into a normal 120-volt outlet, and your Prius Prime will have full range in about 5.5 hours. Using a 240-volt outlet, the charge is replenished in about 2 hours and 10 minutes.

It is incredible fuel-efficient

Even when you are not running on pure electric power, the Toyota Prius Prime is very efficient with an average fuel consumption rating of under 5 litres per 100km. If you combine electric power and the gasoline engine, you will average less than 3 litres per 100 km.

It has a lot of interior space

The Toyota Prius Prime features quite a bit of interior space with over 500 litres of cargo space as well as great legroom and headroom in the back.

It is more affordable than you may think

The Toyota Prius Prime starts at just $33,550 which makes it a lot more affordable than most electric vehicles. Contact us today to learn more!