<P> In October 2013 Toyota announced upgrades and reduced pricing for the 2014 Prius PHV in the Japanese market . The model will be offered in a new two - tone paint scheme, newly designed aluminium alloy wheels, LED illumination for the "PHV" and "Hybrid Synergy Drive" badges . Interior changes include a padded compartment box in the center of the dashboard for keeping the smartphone, and some dark wood grain inserts in the center console and the armrests . In addition, Toyota explained that the 2014 Prius Plug - In Hybrid will be manufactured using an improved spot - welding process that results in increased structural rigidity, which will reduce noise and vibration, and improve ride quality and steering feel . The Japanese - market 2014 Prius PHV will be offered in four trim levels: L, S, G and G Leather Package . The base price was reduced to ¥ 2,850,000 (US $29,330), and the advanced model will start at ¥ 3,990,000 (US $41,060). </P> <P> The second generation Prius PHV was released in Japan on 15 February 2017 . Toyota expected to sell more than 30,000 units a year in Japan . Sales in 2017 totaled about 26,700 units . As of December 2017, cumulative sales of both Prius plug - in generations totaled 48,800 units sold . </P> <P> Deliveries began in August 2012 . The Prius PHV pricing starts at € 38,990 (~ US $52,100) and lease prices start at € 599 (~ US $668) per month . The price includes installation of a charging station at home, and owners also benefit from several tax exemptions and enjoy free parking due to car's low emissions . </P> <P> A total of 1,184 units were sold during 2012, making the Prius PHV the second best selling plug - in electric vehicle in the country after the Opel Ampera (2,693 units), and also making the Netherlands the top selling European market for the Prius PHV during 2012 . Sales totaled 2,707 units during 2013, ranking third in the Dutch plug - in electric car segment after the Mitsubishi Outlander P - HEV (8,038) and the Volvo V60 Plug - in Hybrid (6,238). Prius PHV registrations totaled 4,134 units at the end of November 2015 . </P>

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