- Newest year: 2024
- Plug-in hybrid
- Small SUVs
- Same as 2023
2021-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 38 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 8 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime at a glance
The 2021-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 38 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $1,210 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD (38 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2022 and 2023; 2024 repeat the values of the year before.
2021-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 38 MPG | $1,210 | Same EPA ratings as 2023 |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 38 MPG | $1,210 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Plug-in hybrid | 38 MPG | $1,210 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Plug-in hybrid | 38 MPG | $1,210 | First year |
What the 2024 RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$101
$1,210 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.02
Per 100 miles
$8.07
Five years
$6,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,320less a year
Class median $2,530 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime as for the 2023 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2023 section above.See 2023
On electricity 94 MPGe, with 42 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 Prime (Most efficient) | AWD | 38 | 94 | 42 mi | $1,210 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 69% 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 RAV4 Prime MPG
38 MPG · $1,210/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 38 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,210.
On electricity 94 MPGe, with 42 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 Prime (Most efficient) | AWD | 38 | 94 | 42 mi | $1,210 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 69% 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)).
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime MPG
38 MPG · $1,210/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 38 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,210.
On electricity 94 MPGe, with 42 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 Prime (Most efficient) | AWD | 38 | 94 | 42 mi | $1,210 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 69% 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)).
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime MPG
38 MPG · $1,210/yr
On electricity 94 MPGe, with 42 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 Prime (Most efficient) | AWD | 38 | 94 | 42 mi | $1,210 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 69% 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 RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD: $1,970 in California and $940 in Louisiana, a $1,030 difference.
- California $1,970
- New York $1,640
- Florida $1,060
- Texas $1,050
- Louisiana $940
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2024 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2021-2024 (XA50)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2021-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime get?
EPA rates the 2021-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime at 38 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2024 RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD, is rated 38 MPG (40 city, 36 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2021-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
Every model year of the 2021-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime tops out at 38 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2022 and 2023. In 2024 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs about $1,210 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,210 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime 100 miles?
About $8.07 per 100 miles for the RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD is rated 40 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime compare with other small SUV configurations?
The RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs about $1,210 a year to fuel, $1,320 less than the class median of $2,530, and less than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 306 rated small SUV configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 42 miles, with a total range of 600 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 38 MPG. The RAV4 Prime 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs about $1,210 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 69% 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 RAV4 Prime different from the 2023 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2023 and 2024: 1 configuration rated 38 MPG combined. See the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime for that year.