Toyota Drops Prime Name From Prius And RAV4 PHEVs For 2025

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[{"selector":"#anim-a9076078-ad96-4784-bf4a-e1df03c81850 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.230867233048404%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Toyota is announcing that the RAV4 Prime and Prius Prime would be renamed RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid and Prius Plug-in Hybrid, respectively.

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The RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid achieves 42 kilometers of all-electric range with its 18.5-kWh battery.

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The Prius Plug-in Hybrid, meanwhile, is available in SE, XSE, and XSE Premium trim levels and retains the same 13.6-kWh battery that provides up to 44 kilometers of electrical driving range on the base SE trim level.

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The Prius PHEV is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors, producing a total of 220 horsepower.

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Toyota has not yet announced a pricing or release date for the 2025 Prius Plug-in Hybrid.

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