Like any car battery, the hybrid battery in a Toyota Prius eventually needs replacement. Depending on your Prius' condition, it could be a cost-effective fix.

The Prius Prime—and now Prius Plug-In Hybrid—delivers infinite flexibility for anyone who wants to experiment with an electrified car.

The Prius Prime, which was introduced in 2012, is the plug-in version of the popular hybrid. The Prime offers a key advantage over the typical Prius: it offers all-electric driving.

PLUG-IN PRIUS STILL JUST A PROTOTYPE – FOR NOW The result of Toyota’s brainstorm session is the Prius PHV, or plug-in hybrid vehicle.