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Hybrid, EV, and PHEV Frequently Asked Questions
Hybrid vehicles are 100% gasoline fueled and have been around for a long time. They create a lot of their own energy by regenerative braking, which helps to make them ultra fuel efficient. Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV) are powered by an electric motor and have a gasoline engine and gas tank. These ultra-efficient vehicles are great for homeowners that don’t want to be limited by range. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) are fully electric. They have no engine, gas tank or tail pipe and large electric motors. BEVs are great for multi-car homes and homeowners with access to a 240V charger. Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCEV) use a propulsion system similar to that of electric vehicles, where energy stored as hydrogen is converted to electricity by the fuel cell.
The Environmental Protection Agency's new mpg sticker for an electric vehicle (EV) has four key elements: kilowatt-hours per 100 miles (kWh/100m); mpg-equivalent (MPGe); annual electricity cost; and cruising range. Much like mpg, EV range can vary widely depending on how you drive. Plug-in hybrids, which combine attributes of the all-electric car and the conventional hybrid are measured in MPGe. Hybrid models will have a traditional window sticker showing MPG just like a regular gasoline powered vehicle.
Electric vehicles eliminate many mechanical components that would normally require periodic service. Plus, every new Toyota comes backed by ToyotaCare, our 2-year no cost maintenance plan.
Model Year 2020 and newer hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric vehicles come with a Hybrid Battery Warranty covering 10 years, or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Parking in the shade or out of direct sunlight is one great way to help extend battery life.
Hybrid vehicles are 100% gasoline fueled. Hybrid vehicles recycle wasted energy to reduce their use of gasoline, improving fuel efficiency. Hybrid vehicles are great for someone without access to a charger and they do not need to be plugged in.
Many drivers choose hybrid or electric vehicles for the quiet ride, environmental benefits, fuel savings, simplified maintenance, and available tax credits.
Battery-powered electric cars do not release exhaust fumes, so there is no need for the filtering process provided by a catalytic converter. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles will have a catalytic converter.
The federal government is offering up to $7500 in tax credits on eligible vehicles. Contact your tax professional to learn more.
Many drivers cite the quiet ride as one of their motivating factors to buying an electric or hybrid vehicle.
Hybrid vehicles are 100% gasoline fueled so you can take that long road trip and save big on fuel economy! Innovative features like regenerative braking make hybrids ultra efficient. Some plug-in hybrid models get over 500 miles when fully charged on a full tank, so you can rest easy knowing you'll get to your destination with energy to spare. Our upcoming fully-electric bZ4X model will come with a 64.0-kWh battery pack that can deliver up to 250 miles of driving range per charge in the front-wheel drive model.
Hybrid vehicles require no charging so they are great for people who live in an apartment or condo or do not otherwise have easy access to a charging station.
