2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

The 2026 Prius PHEV is engineered to deliver a thrilling and incredibly flexible driving experience. Its advanced powertrain combines a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with powerful electric motors and a high-capacity 13.6 kWh lithium-ion battery, producing a formidable 220 combined horsepower. This makes the Prius PHEV the quickest Prius ever built. With a 0-60 mph time of approximately 6.6 seconds, it delivers the kind of brisk, confident acceleration that makes every drive more enjoyable, from pulling away at a stoplight to merging onto the highway.

The true magic of the PHEV lies in its dual-power flexibility. With a manufacturer-estimated all-electric range of up to 44 miles on the SE trim (and 40 miles on XSE trims), it has more than enough battery power to cover the average American's daily driving needs. This means your entire daily routine—round trips from Norwood to Natick, multiple errands around town, and the daily commute—can often be completed using zero gasoline.

The driver is always in command thanks to three selectable drive modes:

• EV Mode: Prioritizes using only the battery for silent, all-electric driving.
• Auto EV/HV Mode: Intelligently blends power, prioritizing EV mode but automatically engaging the gas engine when extra power is needed.
• Hybrid (HV) Mode: Operates like a traditional hybrid, combining the engine and battery for maximum efficiency on longer journeys.

Charging is simple and requires no special, expensive equipment. You can fully replenish the battery overnight by plugging into a standard 120V household outlet, or use a common Level 2 charger (like those found in public spaces or installed at home) for a full charge in about four hours.

A technologically advanced vehicle demands an equally advanced approach to safety. Every 2026 Toyota Prius PHEV comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0), a suite of active safety and driver assistance technologies designed to protect you and your passengers.

In addition to core systems like the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, the Prius PHEV includes several enhanced features particularly suited for the varied driving conditions around Norwood:

• Proactive Driving Assist: When system conditions are met, this feature provides gentle braking into curves or gentle braking and/or steering to help support driving tasks such as distance control between your vehicle and a preceding vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist. It's an ideal co-pilot for navigating the busy connector roads like Neponset Street.
• Traffic Jam Assist: A massive stress-reducer for anyone who endures the commute towards Boston, this available system can provide acceleration, braking, and hands-free steering control in low-speed, stop-and-go traffic jams on limited-access highways.
• Safe Exit Assist: This clever system uses the Blind Spot Monitor sensors to detect approaching vehicles or cyclists from the rear. If it senses a potential collision, it can prevent a door from being opened into the path of danger—a valuable feature when parallel parked in denser urban areas.