- Newest year: 2024
- Plug-in hybrid
- Midsize cars
2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 48–52 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime at a glance
The 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 48–52 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $870 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the SE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (52 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2024.
2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime by model year
What the 2024 SE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$73
$870 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.45
Per 100 miles
$5.80
Five years
$4,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,420less a year
Class median $2,290 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Toyota Prius Prime MPG
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 52 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $870.
On electricity 114–127 MPGe, with 40–45 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE (Most efficient) | FWD | 52 | 127 | 45 mi | $870 |
| Prius Prime | FWD | 48 | 114 | 40 mi | $980 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 68%–71% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2023 Toyota Prius Prime MPG
48–52 MPG · $870–$980/yr
On electricity 114–127 MPGe, with 40–45 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE (Most efficient) | FWD | 52 | 127 | 45 mi | $870 |
| Prius Prime | FWD | 48 | 114 | 40 mi | $980 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 68%–71% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the SE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $1,430 in California and $670 in Louisiana, a $760 difference.
- California $1,430
- New York $1,190
- Florida $760
- Texas $760
- Louisiana $670
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2024 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2017-2022 (XW50)
- 2023-2024 (XW60)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime get?
EPA rates the 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime at 48–52 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2024 SE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 52 MPG (53 city, 51 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime?
Every model year of the 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime tops out at 52 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024.
How does the 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2017-2022 Toyota Prius Prime) is rated 54 MPG combined and costs $930 a year to fuel; the 2023-2024 model is rated 48–52 MPG and costs $870–$980 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Toyota Prius Prime per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the SE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $870 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $870–$980 a year. That is a $110 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 Toyota Prius Prime 100 miles?
About $5.80 per 100 miles for the SE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $5.80 and $6.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime compare with other midsize car configurations?
The SE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $870 a year to fuel, $1,420 less than the class median of $2,290, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 125 rated midsize car configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 40–45 miles, with a total range of 550–600 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 52 MPG. The SE 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $870 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 71% of miles on electricity, at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime different from the 2023 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 52 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $870. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2024 against 2 configurations for 2023. See the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime for that year.