Toyota Hybrid FAQs

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Leave the Old Way of Driving Behind

A full Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle gives you the flexibility to drive using electric energy, or a blend of petrol and electric combined.

Toyota hybrids always use the electric motors to drive the vehicle, whilst the petrol engine supplies power to electric motors when needed and supports a generator to charge the hybrid battery too.

Toyota self-charging hybrids not only save you fuel and money, but they also offer lower CO2 emissions when compared to conventional engines.

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WHAT IS A HYBRID?

Toyota Hybrids are known as ‘hybrid-electric’ vehicles because they use both an electric motor and a petrol engine. Toyota hybrids always use the electric motor to drive the vehicle, whilst the petrol engine supplies power to the electric motors when needed and supports a generator to charge the hybrid battery.

Depending on your driving conditions, you can get zero fuel consumption, zero tailpipe emissions and a near-silent drive for up to 50% of your urban journeys according to Toyota Hybrid Experience figures. Meanwhile, UK government data shows that hybrid cars have consistently lower CO? figures than comparable conventional cars.

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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HYBRID AND A TOYOTA HYBRID?

Power up to 50% of your city drives on electric

Not all hybrids are the same. When compared with some other hybrids, the main benefit of a Toyota Hybrid is that they always use the electric motor to drive the vehicle, whilst the petrol engine supplies power to the electric motor when needed and supports a generator to charge the hybrid battery too.

Some hybrid cars only use their electric motors to support the engine during acceleration and cruising – the electric motor cannot power the car on its own. In our self-charging Toyota Hybrids, you can enjoy pure electric power for up to 50% of your city journeys according to Toyota Hybrid Experience figures. At higher speeds or when overtaking on the motorway, the petrol engine and electric motors work together to give you a strong boost of power.

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There’s a hybrid for everyone

Toyota pioneered hybrid technology with the Prius in 1997. Today, as the hybrid leader with over 15 million hybrid drivers around the world, we offer a range of distinctive models to suit every lifestyle, from hybrid SUVs to hybrid city cars.

Whether it’s the appeal of the dynamic C-HR Hybrid crossover or a stylish Yaris Hybrid city car, an all-wheel-drive RAV4 Hybrid or a spacious Corolla Hybrid Touring Sports, we’re confident Toyota has the best hybrid car for you.

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