# Test Drive Results 2017 Toyota Prius Prime - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/01/test-drive-results-2017-toyota-prius-prime/ - Published: 2018-01-19T05:28:28-05:00 - Author: greenlivingguy The 2017 Toyota Prius [Prime](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/01/test-drive-results-2020-toyota-prius-prime-limited/) is certainly one to four steps up from the original plugin Prius. Besides the doubling of EV miles, the carbon fibers to make it lighter or the redux on the interior and front grille. # Results However, I had heard this is one of the most efficient electric motors on the block hands down. With a combined MPG of 96 on average in ECO mode and plugging in every night; I drove close to 900 miles and put an extra $5.00 in the car for my week. ![Prius prime toyota However i had heard this is one of the most efficient electric motors on the block hands down With a combined mpg of 96 on average in eco mode and plugging in every night i drove close to 900 miles and put an extra 00 in the car for my week](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ 5dbb6c2d-debe-427c-a0df-cf06b1742ebd.jpg?resize=300%2C225&quality=52&ssl=1 "5dbb6c2d- debe-427c-a0df-cf06b1742ebd - The Green Living Guy") ## Other Points of View [Car and Driver](https://www.caranddriver.com/toyota/prius-prime), who I love their reviews to think through my thoughts (meanjgnwas it just me) reported: “the Prius Prime has a carbon-fiber hatchback made at Toyota’s Motomachi plant in Japan where the carbon-fiber Lexus LFA supercar came together. Also, compared with the previous plug-in Prius, the Prime gets double the battery capacity. The new 95-cell, 8.8-kWh battery pack accounts for 265 pounds of the claimed 285-to-365-pound weight gain. I mean over the regular Prius. As well as a reduction in cargo capacity of roughly 5 or 8 cubic feet. Now that’s depending on the liftback in question. # 25 Miles Versus 11! Yet it allows up to 25 miles of electric-only driving. For that’s 10 more than the previous plug-in and 25 more than the liftback that essentially runs only as a gas- electric hybrid.  Because a smaller, yet higher-powered, onboard charger replenishes the battery more quickly. Especially than in the old PHEV, like in 5.5 hours on a household 120-volt power. Also two hours and 10 minutes when fed 240 volts or on a dryer plug! ![Prius prime toyota However i had heard this is one of the most efficient electric motors on the block hands down With a combined mpg of 96 on average in eco mode and plugging in every night i drove close to 900 miles and put an extra 00 in the car for my week](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ 5ce3c7d7-80d1-48ca-ace1-9a3f9c48a466.jpg?resize=300%2C225&quality=52&ssl=1 "5ce3c7d7- 80d1-48ca-ace1-9a3f9c48a466 - The Green Living Guy") Now as you can see this is definitely a redesign of the previous Plugin Prius models. As well, the two tone interior looks nice plus the iPad dashboard seems to attempt a Tesla look. Some people do or don’t like the look. I’m on the it’s ok look…. ## New Hooked Up Design! However with the redesign, said [Prius Prime](https://web.archive.org/web/20180728110945/http://toyotanews.pressroom.toyota.com:80/releases/nyas+toyota+prius+prime+debut.htm) is no aero jellybean. It’s chiseled profile and edgy character lines seem to dare the wind to stand in its way. Energy-conserving quad LED headlights glow like diamonds cutting the night, and LED rear combination lamps leave an unforgettable nighttime signature. Driver visibility remains excellent, aided by a full-width aero glass panel over the rear spoiler and a standard backup camera. The distinctive aero rear window is eye-catching and adds to its slipstream character. ![Prius prime toyota Toyota prius prime plugin hybrid electric car was declared the 2017 world green car at the new york international auto show which is the second consecutive year toyota earned the world green car title](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy. com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/de4c6550-9cf1-49bd-bd33-9ef916aeb254.jpg?resize=225% 2C300&quality=52&ssl=1 "de4c6550-9cf1-49bd-bd33-9ef916aeb254 - The Green Living Guy") [Toyota Prius Prime Plugin hybrid electric car](https://web.archive.org/web/20180713175425/http://toyotanews.pressroom.toyota.com:80/releases/toyota+prius+prime+wins+2017+world+green+car+award.htm) was declared the 2017 World Green Car at the New York International Auto Show; which is the second consecutive year Toyota earned the World Green Car title. ## It’s Safe Too! As [Motor Trend](https://web.archive.org/web/20171213153216/http://www.motortrend.com:80/cars/toyota/prius-prime/2017/) outlines, the 2017 Prius Prime has yet to be tested by the NHTSA or IIHS. That said, the standard forward collision warning system qualifies the Prius Prime to earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, the highest mark awarded by the institute. The Toyota Safety Sense P package is standard equipment for the [Prius](https://greenlivingguy.com/2026/03/toyota-prius-nightshade-plug-in-hybrid-test-drive-results/) Prime, which boasts high-tech safety features including the aforementioned forward collision warning system, an automatic braking system that detects obstacles and pedestrians, adaptive cruise control, and a blind spot monitoring system. A lane- departure assist system is also part of the package, and provides automatic and light steering inputs to keep the Prius Prime on its intended path. ![Prius prime toyota](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/ 01/70261f03-9b1a-4292-9fae-ca8da94f2feb.jpg?resize=780%2C585&quality=52&ssl=1 "Test Drive Results 2017 Toyota Prius Prime - The Green Living Guy") In conclusion, at $27,100 this is priced just right. Finally and for a 96 MPG average car for a high tech, comfortable and nimble car. ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke # Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow. [See Full Bio](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/) [ ](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/)