Which statement best describes the Prius Prime?

Which statement best describes the Prius Prime?

• A. A fully electric vehicle.
• B. A plug-in hybrid with external charging and more electric range than the standard Prius.
• C. A traditional gasoline-only hybrid.
• D. An SUV version of the Prius.

Answer: (B)

Understanding how a plug-in hybrid differs from other drivetrains is what this question tests. The Prius Prime fits the plug-in hybrid category because it can be charged from an external outlet and uses a larger battery that lets it run on electricity for a meaningful portion of driving, giving it more electric range than the standard Prius. It is not a fully electric vehicle, since the gasoline engine can power the car and recharge the battery when needed. It is also not a traditional gasoline-only hybrid, which cannot be plugged in to recharge. And it isn’t an SUV; it’s Toyota’s compact Prius with a plug-in option.

Understanding how a plug-in hybrid differs from other drivetrains is what this question tests. The Prius Prime fits the plug-in hybrid category because it can be charged from an external outlet and uses a larger battery that lets it run on electricity for a meaningful portion of driving, giving it more electric range than the standard Prius. It is not a fully electric vehicle, since the gasoline engine can power the car and recharge the battery when needed. It is also not a traditional gasoline-only hybrid, which cannot be plugged in to recharge. And it isn’t an SUV; it’s Toyota’s compact Prius with a plug-in option.