Trims and Powertrain

Buyers of the 2026 Prius PHEV will choose from four trim grades: SE, XSE, Nightshade Edition, and XSE Premium. Their powertrain pairs a 2-liter four-cylinder engine (150 horsepower and 139 lb.-ft. of torque) with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT) and dual electric motors, resulting in a combined output of 220 horsepower. The Prius PHEV is exclusively front-wheel drive (FWD) and utilizes a 13.6-kWh lithium-ion battery to power the electric motors.

The SE is the most fuel-efficient, returning an EPA-estimated 53 mpg city, 51 mpg highway, and 127 MPGe, with an all-electric range of approximately 44 miles. The rest of the lineup achieves an estimated 50 city/47 highway mpg and 114 MPGe, with 39 miles of all-battery drive range. The drive-mode selector has EV (all-electric), HV (hybrid), and EV Auto (intelligently shifting between EV and HV) settings for optimized efficiency. Every 2026 Prius PHEV is also equipped with a dual-voltage charging cable that’s compatible with both Level 1 and Level 2 chargers. A charge indicator light and locking charge port are also included.

Standard Features and Available Upgrades

In the comfort and convenience category, the 3.0 gets an Alcantara and leather interior, heated power-adjustable sport seats with driver's-seat memory and lumbar/bolster adjustment, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an 8.8-inch digital TFT LCD gauge cluster, dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with an integrated garage door opener, the Smart Key System with keyless entry and push-button ignition, a 1.5A USB charging port, knee support cushions, carbon-fiber interior trim, a 12-volt outlet, a luggage compartment with bag hooks, and a storage net. Automatic-transmission 3.0 also gets wireless smartphone charging. The exterior of this base trim comes with auto-folding heated outside mirrors with memory (the driver’s-side mirror auto-dims while the passenger’s-side mirror auto-tilts during reversing), full LED lighting (including 6-lens auto-leveling LED headlights), an aerodynamic underbody panel, dual rear exhaust outlets with brushed stainless-steel tips, and high-performance Michelin Pilot Super Sport summer tires on 19-inch frozen gunmetal gray forged-aluminum wheels. Only the manual 3.0 gets sport pedals and a leather-trimmed shift knob.

The SE receives cloth seating surfaces, manually adjusted front seats, a SofTex-wrapped heated steering wheel, single-zone temperature control, a 7-inch LCD digital instrument display, a driver door Smart Key System with remote keyless entry and push-button start, six USB-C ports (two front, two center console, two rear), heated power-folding exterior mirrors, Bi-LED projector headlights with auto-off, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, an LED stop light, cargo area lights, a 60/40 split folding rear seat, and 17-inch alloy wheels with covers. The XSE is SofTex-upholstered with heated front seats, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, wireless smartphone charging, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, illumination notification, Smart Key for the front doors and tailgate, Bi-LED projector headlights with auto-on/off, a rear armrest with cupholders, and 19-inch alloy wheels.

As mentioned in the introduction, the Nightshade Edition stands apart with black SofTex seats and trim-exclusive gray stitching, distinctive carbon-fiber interior trim, black doorsills, black interior and exterior badging and accents, and 19-inch alloy wheels with a black finish. The XSE Premium boasts a fixed-glass roof, heated and ventilated front seats, a power liftgate, Digital Key smartphone compatibility (available on both the XSE and Nightshade Edition), a memory driver’s seat, and the same 19-inch alloy wheels seen on the XSE. A solar charging roof, heated rear seats, and a digital rearview mirror are options for this topmost trim.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Technology

The standard version of Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 includes pedestrian detection, full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, road sign assist, proactive driving assist, and automatic high beams. Lane change assist, traffic jam assist, a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, front cross-traffic alert, a vehicle proximity notification system, hill start assist control, and rear seat reminder are also standard. Front and rear parking assist with automatic braking is added to all but the SE, which can add it as an option. The Advanced Technology Package, available only on the XSE Premium, adds Advanced Park and a panoramic view monitor with 360-degree overhead and curb views.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The base infotainment system has an 8-inch multimedia touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, and a six-speaker sound system. The XSE Premium upgrades to a 12.3-inch touchscreen (available on the XSE and Nightshade Edition) and a premium JBL audio system with eight speakers and an amplifier. Every 2026 Prius PHEV comes with access to Toyota’s subscription-based Connected Services, including cloud navigation, Wi-Fi, and roadside assistance. A 12-month trial subscription to Drive Connect is also standard.