Prius Prime won the World Green Car Award among stiff competition at New York Auto Show


Prius Prime won the World Green Car Award win among stiff competition. | Eric Schaal



In any other year, Prius Prime would have been a lock for the World Green Car Award. But in 2017 Toyota’s plug-in faced off against both Chevy Bolt EV and Tesla Model X.

We believe the overall convenience of Prime — no home charger, unparalleled efficiency — gave Toyota the win over this stiff competition at the New York Auto Show.


Though economy and convenience are Prime’s biggest selling points, we can’t ignore the plug-in’s excellent drive character. In electric mode, you will experience the joy of EV driving in ways you would never expect from a Prius.

This element may be Prime’s biggest achievement of all. You get the thrill of EV driving without the hassle; meanwhile, the world-class efficiency quietly hums along in the background.

Disclosure: Toyota provided a 2017 Prius Prime, insurance, and a full tank of gas in order to bring this first-person report.