Like the Ampera, the plug-in Prius hybrid combines an electric motor, a lithium-ion battery and a petrol engine. It drives 14 miles in pure electric mode, far less than the Ampera’s 50-mile range, and boasts combined cycle CO2 emissions of 49g/km and fuel economy of 134.5mpg.
Toyota expects business customers to pay no more than £52 a month for the car and has signed a deal with fleet company LeasePlan to help position the car as a commercial leasing option.
“With the commercial launch of the new Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid, the partnership with LeasePlan supports our commitment to offer fleet customers a greener, more efficient mobility solution,” said Didier Leroy, Toyota Motor Europe president, in a statement.
“Toyota has already put almost 3.3 million hybrids on the road. The introduction of Prius plug-in hybrid is a major step in our company’s journey towards sustainable mobility by reducing energy consumption, improving air quality and further curbing CO2 emissions.”