Toyota has been revolutionising and innovating hybrid technology for over 40 years, enjoyed by over 10 million drivers internationally. Every Toyota Hybrid is designed to deliver in both style and high performance. With a range of hybrids to suit everyone, no matter which model you choose, there’s never been a better time to drive the future.
Frequently asked questions
What is a hybrid?
Toyota Hybrids are known as ‘hybrid-electric’ vehicles because they use a petrol engine and an electric motor. These two engines can operate independently of each other as well as working in tandem. Toyota Hybrids can use electric power to pull away and even cruise at speeds up to 31 mph. As a result, 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.
How long do hybrid batteries last?
The pioneering battery technology in a Toyota Hybrid is engineered to last. And because most Toyota Hybrid batteries are self-charging, they never need to be plugged in to be recharged. All hybrid components, including the hybrid battery, come with Toyota’s 5-year/100,000 miles* warranty from new.
Do hybrids have to be charged?
Toyota Hybrids feature pioneering, self-charging battery technology. When the battery runs low in a Toyota Hybrid, excess power from the engine charges it back up again. That’s not all. Our hybrids feature regenerative braking, so when you brake or coast, a generator produces electricity to be stored in the battery for later.
Are hybrids OK for motorway driving?
Thanks to the combination of the petrol engine and electric motor, Toyota Hybrids more than hold their own on the motorway. The two power sources work together to give your car a boost whether at higher speed or when performing an overtake and is efficient, quiet and comfortable when cruising.
What is the range of a hybrid?
Unlike a pure electric vehicle, a Toyota Hybrid has a self-charging hybrid battery that charges from the engine and when braking or coasting, so there is no need to worry about battery range. In addition, they have a similar driving range comparable to petrol and diesel cars so when you run low on fuel, you simply refill and continue on your way.
The Toyota Hybrid Range