The 3rd Generation Toyota Prius Plug-in

The Plug-in is engineered for dedicated electric driving capability that can let you travel up to 62 mph on electric power alone. The Plug-in is rated to drive up to 11 miles [1] while in EV mode [2] [3]. It also features a quick three-hour charge time from a standard 120V AC household outlet [4]. If you run out of electric charge, the vehicle seamlessly shifts into hybrid mode, still giving you great mpg.

To charge the Prius Plug-in, you simply plug it into any standard household outlet with a dedicated 15-amp circuit. This produces a full charge in just three hours. If you have installed a dedicated 240V Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) outlet, charging the vehicle only takes 1.5 hours. If you run out of electric charge while driving, don't worry - the vehicle automatically transitions to hybrid mode and runs on the gas engine until you have a chance to recharge.

The Prius Plug-in operates just like the 3rd Generation Prius, but it gives you the added benefit of a dedicated electric driving capability. This is a great option for drivers who take many short trips and have access to outlets for charging. For instance, it's possible to nearly always run in electric mode and never use a single drop of gas. However, if you find yourself regularly taking longer trips and/or have limited access to outlets, then the 3rd Generation Prius may be a better choice.

The 2012 Prius Plug-in comes with a number of new features requested by customers who experienced our demo model, including:

Powertrain:

• New lighter weight, more compact lithium-ion battery
• EV mode button for better driver control of electric driving [3]
• Rated to travel up to 11 miles [1] while also driving up to 62 mph, in EV mode [2] [3]

Exterior:

• Upgraded front fascia including bumper, headlamps, grille and available fog lamps
• Redesigned taillamps, 15-in. 10-spoke alloy wheels and exclusive Plug-in badging
• Right rear quarter-panel charge port with illumination and charging indicator light
• Smart Key System [5] on three doors
• Vinyl decals removed

Interior:

• Audio Display with Navigation [6], Entune™ [7] and backup camera [8] display
• Remote Climate [9]
• Heated front seats (pre-heat function no longer available)
• Lowered cargo deck provides 21.6 cubic feet [10] of space in addition to under-floor storage for newly designed charge cable
• Improved Multi-Information Display screens provide more information in easier-to read displays
• Charge timer for setting start and end times for vehicle charging

Prius Plug-in Advanced also comes with the following available features:

• SofTex-trimmed seats, 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support
• Premium HDD Navigation [6] with Entune™ [7], Plug-in Hybrid Applications [11] and JBL®

Available Plug-in Hybrid Applications [11] include:

• Charge Management, Remote Climate [9], Charging Station Map, Vehicle Finder and ECO Dashboard
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) [12], Pre-Collision System (PCS) [13] and Head-Up Display (HUD)

You can find a list here.

This available service provides additional features and applications for the Prius Plug-in that you can access directly from your smartphone. Some examples include a Vehicle Finder app that can help you locate your vehicle in a large parking lot; Charge Management, which lets you monitor the charge of your vehicle's battery and start charging remotely; and a Remote Climate [9] feature, which allows you to monitor the temperature of the cabin and turn on the A/C before getting into your car.

Every Toyota Car, Truck and SUV is built to exceptional standards. And that's not idle boasting. We back it up with these Limited Warranty Coverages:

Basic: 36 months/36,000 miles (all components other than normal wear and maintenance items).

Hybrid-Related Component Coverage: Hybrid-related components, including the HV battery, battery control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter, are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles. The HV battery may have longer coverage under emissions warranty. In states that have adopted the California Emission Control Warranty, coverage is 15 years/150,000 miles for performance and defect, and the hybrid battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles. Refer to applicable Warranty and Maintenance Guide for details.

Powertrain: 60 months/60,000 miles (engine, transmission/transaxle, drive system, seatbelts and airbags).

Rust-Through: 60 months/unlimited miles (corrosion perforation of sheet metal).

Emissions: Coverages vary under Federal and California regulations. Refer to applicable Warranty and Maintenance Guide for details.

Like all other new Toyota vehicles, the Plug-in comes standard with Toyota Care [14], which offers complimentary maintenance and roadside service for two years or 25,000 miles. In addition, the Prius Plug-in will come with an extra year of roadside assistance, for a total of three years from date of purchase. In the event of an emergency where roadside assistance cannot be contacted, a Tire Repair System is standard equipment.

Here are some helpful resources to find incentives available in your local area.

Internal Revenue Service: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/article/0,,id=219867,00.html
Fuel Economy.gov: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxcenter.shtml
U.S. Department of Energy: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/laws/state
Hybridcenter.org: http://go.ucsusa.org/hybridcenter/incentives.cfm
National Conference of State Legislatures: http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=19324
Hybrid Cars: http://www.hybridcars.com/hybrid-tax-incentive

Yes, individual purchasers of a Prius Plug-in vehicle may be able to take advantage of the Federal Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle tax credit. The Prius Plug-in vehicle tax credit is confirmed to be $2,500.

QUALIFIED PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX CREDIT

To qualify for the potential Plug-in tax credit:

• 1. The Plug-in vehicle must be new. Used vehicles will not qualify.
• 2. The Plug-in vehicle must be purchased. Leased vehicles will not allow the lessee to take advantage of the Plug-in tax credit.
• 3. The Plug-in vehicle use is primarily in the United States.
• 4. The purchaser must retain appropriate documentation showing the purchase of the vehicle and the date of the delivery of the vehicle.

For personal use vehicles, the Plug-in vehicle tax credit is treated as a nonrefundable personal credit and is limited by the taxpayer's amount of tax liability for the year the car is placed in service. Individual purchasers and corporations who have business use of the Plug-in vehicle are subject to different tax laws that may also substantially reduce or eliminate the above benefits.

All persons considering the use of this important Federal Plug-in vehicle tax credit should consult with their own tax advisors to determine the specific amount of benefit, if any, that they may be able to claim on their federal income tax returns. Your tax advisor may also have further information on the many state and local tax incentives that may be available to Plug-in vehicle owners.

Individual tax implications may change, without notice, depending on subsequent changes in the federal tax law or further action by the Internal Revenue Service.

Please find more information at the Internal Revenue Service (http://www.irs.gov/).

The Plug-in will charge from a conventional 120V outlet in about three hours. To ensure the vehicle charges correctly, your 120V outlet should be on a dedicated 15-amp (or more) circuit. It can also be charged using 240V devices equipped with SAE J1772 connectors. A complete charge takes about 1.5 hours on 240V power. For any questions, contact our approved provider, Leviton, at (855) 5-PLUGIN, or www.leviton.com/toyota and ask for an in-home assessment.

No, but it is generally advantageous to plug it in. Depending on your electricity rate, you could save money by plugging the vehicle in. Maximum fuel savings will occur the more often the vehicle is charged fully (at home and at work, for example).

No. However, you will need to have a conventional 120V outlet within about 20 feet of the charge port while parked (the charge port is on the right-rear of the car). To ensure the vehicle charges properly, the vehicle should charge from a dedicated 15-amp (or more) circuit.

The Prius Plug-in draws approximately 12 amps during charging. If the circuit is undersized or being used by other appliances, the vehicle may not charge. In addition, just like adding too many appliances to a circuit, this action may also trigger a circuit breaker or fuse.

The Plug-in can be charged in any 120V outlet on a dedicated 15-amp circuit.

The car will come with a standard 120V cordset. However, you may want to purchase an additional 120V cordset for convenience if you plan to charge away from home. You should also make sure your outlet is a dedicated 15-amp (or more) circuit. If you are unsure about your charging needs, we recommend you inquire with our approved provider, Leviton, at (855) 5-PLUGIN or www.leviton.com/toyota.

Contact our approved provider, Leviton, at (855) 5-PLUGIN, or www.leviton.com/toyota, and ask for an in-home assessment.

You should never drive the Plug-in without gasoline in the tank. While you may drive on electricity alone, the vehicle requires gasoline to operate properly.

• 1. Configure
  • Choose your color - Choose one of five (5) colors for your car.
  • Pick your trim - The Prius Plug-in comes in two flavors. Choose yours.
  • Add accessories - Don't forget to add your accessories.
• 2. Order
  • Select a dealer - Pick the dealer from which you'd like to purchase and pick up your Plug-in.
  • Submit an order - Send your configured order to your selected dealer via the online system. This step secures you a car, but not a place in line. After you place the order, you will have 96 hours to confirm it, or the order expires.
  • Arrange your deal - Contact your dealer to agree upon a price for the vehicle you are ordering. This is a good time to ask other questions about the vehicle, financing options, and trade-in values, if applicable.
  • Place a deposit - Provide your dealer with the $500 deposit.
  • Confirm your order - Once the dealer has approved the order, you will receive a final vehicle order agreement. Sign the agreement online, confirm the order, and you're ready to go. Don't delay – this step gets your order in line to be fulfilled!
• 3. Track
  • Watch - As your order is processed, we will provide you information along the way.
  • Discuss - Can't wait for your Plug-in? Find others who can't either. Check our Facebook page to talk about the Prius Plug-in.
  • Install - The Plug-in only requires standard 120V outlets with 15-amp spare capacity. But if you want to have 240V charging equipment installed, contact our approved provider, Leviton, to arrange for an estimate at your home.
• 4. Drive
  • Sign - Your dealer will contact you when your car is scheduled to arrive at the dealership. Arrange your final terms, including financing and your vehicle trade-in, if applicable.
  • Get the keys - Pick up your car at the dealer. Happy driving!

When you place an online order for a Prius Plug-in, we will transmit the order to the factory to be custom built with your selection of equipment and colors and shipped to your dealer of choice. Toyota will make every effort to build vehicles on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Priority Order Window will open from approximately 9 a.m. PST, November 17, 2011 through noon PST, December 15, 2011, while supplies last. Ordering will close in each state when the state's order allocation is sold out.

First deliveries of the Prius Plug-in to dealerships will begin in March 2012. Actual delivery of an online order will vary based on three factors.

First, available quantities will vary by state. In states with high demand, customers should expect longer wait times for their ordered vehicle.

Second, occasionally orders cannot be built in the month originally estimated, due to fluctuations in the supply of parts and plant capacity. Toyota will notify ordering customers of the exact production month of their vehicle when that information becomes available.

Lastly, actual delivery time will vary based on shipping schedules and geography. Generally, for West Coast dealerships, delivery will occur approximately 20-40 days after the vehicle is assembled, and approximately 30-60 days after assembly for East Coast dealerships. In certain cases, vehicles can be delivered either before or after the typical timing. Of course, we'll keep you up to date on the status of your vehicle along the way.

In general, Toyota will attempt to build vehicles on a first-come, first-serve basis, based on the time at which a customer confirms the order in the Online Order System. However, because the logistics of manufacturing a vehicle are extremely complex, we cannot guarantee that a vehicle will be built according to this schedule.

Contact your chosen dealer for pricing.

A $500 deposit is required so we can secure your spot in the factory and build your vehicle to your configuration.

You will still have the full 96 hours to confirm your order.

The vehicle will be shipped to the dealer that took your order.

The vehicle order consists of standard equipment and selected optional equipment installed on the vehicle by the factory. The vehicle order DOES NOT include any dealer-installed equipment or services offered by the dealer. Please contact your dealer to request these items for your ordered vehicle.

The online order price agreed upon by dealer and customer is associated only with the standard and optional equipment ordered online, plus Delivery, Processing & Handling. The price DOES NOT include taxes, vehicle registration and other fees. The price also DOES NOT include dealer-installed equipment or services that the customer may request. Ask your dealer about the additional charges you can expect at the final transaction.

Your dealer will have a variety of financing options for you to consider. You may use our payment calculator to help plan your financing.

Contact your dealer prior to placing the order and ask for an estimated trade-in value.

Your order can be canceled at any time prior to your taking delivery of the vehicle. There is no obligation on your part. However, once the order is canceled, it cannot be reinstituted.

After an order is confirmed and submitted to the factory, it cannot be modified. If you had decided you wanted a different color or different equipment from your original order, you would have needed to cancel your first order and placed a new one before the order site closed. Be aware this new order will reset your place in line with the factory, and your estimated production time may be affected.

When you cancel your order online, your dealer will refund your deposit. Contact your dealer to determine the method of refund.

Toyota will be hosting a series of Toyota Drive Center events in key metro areas within the launch states. Customers who have placed orders will be notified of these events and given priority to test-drive the vehicle.

We are reaching out to a number of up-and-coming artists to design some cool custom decals for the Prius Plug-in. These limited-edition Signature Series decals will be showcased on our Prius Projects site. Purchase one while supplies last.

The vehicle must be purchased and registered in the name of the individual who placed the order, someone in their household, or their business. The order is nontransferable.

Dealers across the country will have access to the training and tools to be able to service a Prius Plug-in around the time of the first retail deliveries.