Prius User-Guide (2010-2012)
The PHV model Prius provides EV distance information on the screen. The contents of the battery
appear solid when an ample supply of electricity is still available. That solid will change to bars
when electricity drops to the normal level for HV operation.
If you press the power button on the PHV model Prius while it is plugged in and charging, this
screen will be displayed. It tells you how much time is required to complete and at what rate the
power is being drawn from the plug.
Consumption
Seeing the effect recent driving had on efficiency during that specific moment can be quite informative. Two different versions of the
consumption are provided for this. They both indicate the MPG during the time-span illustrated and how much (if any) regenerative
electricity was recaptured by the braking system. (Note that electricity generated directly by the gas engine is not included.)
This consumption information screen displays the most recent 15 minutes of travel since the hybrid
system was restarted. Each bar indicates a 1-minute span of time.
This consumption information screen displays the most recent 30 minutes of travel since the hybrid
system was restarted. Each bar indicates a 5-minute span of time.