General discussion for the Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:15:10 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:15:10 +0000 PriusChat https://priuschat.com/forum/prime-main-forum-2017-2022.158/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:11:19 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/range-on-ev-mode.259715/ https://priuschat.com/threads/range-on-ev-mode.259715/ invalid@example.com (Mike SBP) Mike SBP 25 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:36:43 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/when-to-sell-if-ever.259434/ https://priuschat.com/threads/when-to-sell-if-ever.259434/ invalid@example.com (Prime_Rib) Prime_Rib
I have a 2020 Prius Prime XLE FWD. It has a Prius Off Road lift kit just for the height, never off road) and a hitch to tow my motorcycle in an emergency which I've never used. I bought the car (named R2) in Nov 2021. It was exactly 2 years old with 5200 miles. It now has 61k. I'm currently putting about 15k per year on it commuting, and when I...

When to sell (if ever)]]> 12 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:07:31 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/resetting-the-a-c-screen.248259/ https://priuschat.com/threads/resetting-the-a-c-screen.248259/ invalid@example.com (PT Guy) PT Guy
I looked on youtube. I found a way to...

Resetting the A/C screen]]> 4 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:54:36 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/flex-fuel-e85-conversion-usage.259489/ https://priuschat.com/threads/flex-fuel-e85-conversion-usage.259489/ invalid@example.com (gncnpk) gncnpk
I wanted to hear any stories from anyone who has done a flex fuel conversion or ran e85 (or any ethanol blend above E15) in their Prius.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:05:32 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/prime-headlight-pattern.258898/ https://priuschat.com/threads/prime-headlight-pattern.258898/ invalid@example.com (allfatcatz) allfatcatz
I recently purchased a 2020 Prius Prime CPO from my local Toyota dealer. I noticed when I was driving on the highway that the headlights seem to be projecting to the side. I took some pictures when I got home. I plan on taking it to the dealer for them to look at but I wanted to get a quick sanity check on what the headlight pattern on the Prime is supposed to look like, or if anyone has an idea of what could be causing this.

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Prime Headlight Pattern]]> 3 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:24:15 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/oem-brake-pads.259122/ https://priuschat.com/threads/oem-brake-pads.259122/ invalid@example.com (Joe Wall) Joe Wall 4 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:37:14 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/most-miles-driven-on-a-prius.245022/ https://priuschat.com/threads/most-miles-driven-on-a-prius.245022/ invalid@example.com (FarTraveler) FarTraveler 23 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:57:22 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/12v-surprise.240033/ https://priuschat.com/threads/12v-surprise.240033/ invalid@example.com (IABoy987) IABoy987 Could not do anything to drive. Somebody jumpered battery and car came to life.
Was surprised how quickly 12V died because battery was original equipment (little over 4 years old). No warnings previously or any symptoms.
Thank goodness I wasn't stranded in middle of nowhere and my dealer was just up the road ($227 poorer)
I...

12V surprise]]> 43 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:04:18 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/help-what-is-the-trick-to-setting-cruise-control.175150/ https://priuschat.com/threads/help-what-is-the-trick-to-setting-cruise-control.175150/ invalid@example.com (Tesla1st) Tesla1st 28 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:37:21 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/toyota-app-discontinued-prius-prime-support.258186/ https://priuschat.com/threads/toyota-app-discontinued-prius-prime-support.258186/ invalid@example.com (Mike Pickus) Mike Pickus 10 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:10:29 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-prime-2018-windshield-wipers.258493/ https://priuschat.com/threads/prius-prime-2018-windshield-wipers.258493/ invalid@example.com (Andrew Murdoch) Andrew Murdoch
I'm having a bleep of a time trying to find compatible wiper blades. They have the 28" and the 14" in stock, but the connector is wrong, and I can't find any wipers with that narrow corrector, but I'm not sure what it's called. Does anyone know of a compatible wiper?

I have a Prius Prime 2018.

Thanks]]> 5 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:15:00 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/is-it-normal-to-get-this-loud-when-ac-is-on.258485/ https://priuschat.com/threads/is-it-normal-to-get-this-loud-when-ac-is-on.258485/ invalid@example.com (Tomca) Tomca
https://youtube.com/shorts/e4v25U-1NUk?feature=share
It's !!!LOUD!!!. Turn down your speaker before you click at the link.
I don't know how to embed this clip....

Is it normal to get this loud when ac is on?]]> 1 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:26:10 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/sea-foam-fuel-additive-anyone-use-it.258427/ https://priuschat.com/threads/sea-foam-fuel-additive-anyone-use-it.258427/ invalid@example.com (GKL) GKL
Anyhow, the service rep offered a bit of self-help advice to get some Sea Foam fuel additive and add it about every 3 or 4 tanks, he said it might be especially helpful if you do a lot of stop and go driving.

Most of our miles is from expressway driving...

Sea Foam fuel additive - anyone use it ?]]> 7 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:52:33 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/2017-prius-prime-fog-light-question.258456/ https://priuschat.com/threads/2017-prius-prime-fog-light-question.258456/ invalid@example.com (richard203) richard203 1 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:42:35 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/free-windshield-replacement-offer-anyone-tried-it.258428/ https://priuschat.com/threads/free-windshield-replacement-offer-anyone-tried-it.258428/ invalid@example.com (GKL) GKL
Has anyone had this offer and was it worth doing ?

I figure since it was no cost...

Free windshield replacement offer - anyone tried it ?]]> 6 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:34:10 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/routine-maintenance-due-now-can-i-wait-till-after-jan-1st-without-jeopardizing-warranty.258305/ https://priuschat.com/threads/routine-maintenance-due-now-can-i-wait-till-after-jan-1st-without-jeopardizing-warranty.258305/ invalid@example.com (GKL) GKL 12 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:12:27 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/600w-dc-dc-12v-to-60v-alternator-charger-on-prime-12v-batt.258391/ https://priuschat.com/threads/600w-dc-dc-12v-to-60v-alternator-charger-on-prime-12v-batt.258391/ invalid@example.com (LithiumMan) LithiumMan 5 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:12:06 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/cell-phone-charger.252766/ https://priuschat.com/threads/cell-phone-charger.252766/ invalid@example.com (Washingtonian) Washingtonian Ray]]> 5 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:02:52 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/very-faint-beep-prius-prime-premium.187877/ https://priuschat.com/threads/very-faint-beep-prius-prime-premium.187877/ invalid@example.com (JTEM) JTEM
Even if I have music on very low, it is very difficult to hear it. Anybody else experiencing this?

Thanks,

JT]]> 5 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:35:32 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/windshield-de-icer-button-question.258284/ https://priuschat.com/threads/windshield-de-icer-button-question.258284/ invalid@example.com (Scott_R) Scott_R
The description in the manual is puzzling: "This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades."

For one, it says on the windshield, but unless I'm mistaken it only works on that small incidental bit of windshield where the wipers are parked (below the driver's field of vision), so yes, technically ice is being melted on the windshield, but not the part we need to see through...

Windshield de-icer button question]]> 2