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2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD (XA50)
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  • Plug-in hybrid
  • Small SUVs
  • MY2021–2024

Toyota RAV4 Prime MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

4 model years · 2021–2024

94 MPGe
Combined
105 MPGe
City
84 MPGe
Highway
Annual cost · MY2024 RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD
$1,210

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Toyota RAV4 Prime fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Toyota RAV4 Prime for 4 model years, 2021 to 2024. Across those years its combined rating runs 38 MPG. The latest model year, 2024, has 1 configuration rated 38 MPG combined and costing $1,210 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2021 is the 2024 RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD, at 38 MPG.

Toyota RAV4 Prime MPG by year

Toyota RAV4 Prime: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) $/yr
2021-2024 (XA50) Generation page
2024 38 $1,210
2023 38 $1,210
2022 38 $1,210
2021 38 $1,210

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Toyota RAV4 Prime generations

1 generations between 2021 and 2024. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2024 powertrain options

Plug-in hybrid · 2.5L
Gas-only combined
38 MPG
Per year
$1,210

On electricity 94 MPGe, with 42 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Toyota RAV4 Prime's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Toyota RAV4 Prime run 38 MPG across model years 2021 to 2024. The latest year, 2024, is rated 38 MPG.

Which Toyota RAV4 Prime model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD has the highest combined rating since 2021, at 38 MPG.

How much does a Toyota RAV4 Prime cost to fuel per year?

For MY2024, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,210 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,210.

Has the Toyota RAV4 Prime's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 38 MPG in both 2021 and 2024.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Toyota RAV4 Prime?

Yes. Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2021 to 2024 (38 MPG).

Which Toyota RAV4 Prime model years have the same ratings?

EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2024. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.