Toyota Electrified Vehicles

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) operate like a gasoline powered vehicle.  In this case, a gas engine is supplemented by an onboard battery powering electric motors.  The combined gasoline/battery power provides excellent fuel economy and reduces emissions. Hybrid Electric Vehicles can be refueled at any gas station and never need to be plugged in.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) operate like hybrid vehicles.  The difference is the size and capacity of the battery.  A PHEV has a larger, higher capacity battery which allows you to drive short distances on battery power alone with zero emissions. To charge your battery, PHEV’s have a built-in charge port to connect to a charging station. Your PHEV can also be refueled at any gas station for extended road trips without the need to recharge the battery along your route.

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) are powered by a large on-board battery for zero emissions driving.  The vehicle’s range varies by driving conditions and weather.  More and more charging stations are coming online across North America to make extended road trips much more practical in a BEV.

There are currently 3 levels of charging available to owners of BEV and PHEV at home, work and public locations.  The network of public charging stations is increasing each year.  There are several apps that can help you locate charging stations.  These apps are most helpful for extended road trips in BEV where ‘top-up’ charges are necessary.

120 Volt AC Outlet

This is the most common type of charging.  You simply plug your BEV or PHEV into a convenient household 3-prong outlet.  Typically, you can find a suitable outlet in your garage or outside of your home.

240 Volt AC Outlet

If you plan to charge your PHEV or BEV more quickly at home, this is the best set-up.  It is the same electrical set-up that would power your clothes dryer.  It is faster and more convenient for BEV and PHEV owners.  You can also find Level 2 chargers at public charging stations nationwide.

480 Volt DC Fast Charging

This can be the fastest way to charge your BEV or PHEV.  Currently, they are only available at select public charging stations.  A Level 3 charging station is the fastest way get a ‘top-up’ charge for extended road trips with your BEV.  Level 3 charging is not as widely available as public Level 2 charging.  However, that will change as BEV adoption increases.

The selection of Toyota electrified vehicles is growing all the time.  Choose the vehicle configuration that suits your needs.  From Hybrid to Plug-in Electric Vehicle to Battery Electric Vehicle Toyota has something to show you.

Most of us don’t like to make big changes to our routines. While others embrace change.  The same applies to our driving habits.  When you choose a Toyota Electrified Vehicle, the amount of change is up to you.  Never use a gas pump again when you chose a Toyota BEV.  Or when you choose an HEV your driving routines stay the same.

No matter which Toyota Electrified Vehicle you choose, you will enjoy lower fuel cost.  Supplementary battery power reduces the load on the gasoline engine to reduce fuel consumption which reduces emissions.

All Toyota Electrified Vehicles offer reduced emissions.  The on-board gasoline engine runs less when driving under battery power thereby reducing the amount of tailpipe emissions.  In the case of a BEV, there are no emissions at all.

Living with a Toyota Electrified Vehicle is very easy.  HEV and PHEV require no more routine maintenance than their gasoline powered counterparts.  BEV vehicles require less maintenance because there is no gasoline engine, transmission and drivetrain.  Because all Toyota Electrified Vehicles use regenerative braking, there is less wear and tear on the brakes.