Prius Plug-in (2012-2015) (Plug-in Hybrid)

For 2012, Toyota added plug-in charging capability and a lithium-ion battery pack to its long-running Prius hybrid. Although the battery-only range was small (11 miles), for many people, the extra energy in the battery meant that they could recharge their battery overnight. They only had to fill up the Toyota’s gas tank once or twice a month. The other advantage of the small battery pack is that it charges in just a few hours, even using normal 120-V household current. The Prius Plug-in ended production in 2015, but a new version of the plug-in Prius called the Prime became available in 2017. It boasts a 25-mile battery-only range.

Summary:

KBB Price

New 2015 $30,815 Range: 11 miles (on battery)

2015 $17,590 Range: 11 miles (on battery)

2012 $11,868 Range: 11 miles (on battery)

Battery Warranty: 8 years, 100,000 miles

(Image source: Toyota)