There are more green options than ever, but should you buy a hybrid or an electric Toyota car? Are there big differences between these types of vehicles? There are, and the experts at Hall Toyota Virginia Beach can break them down for you.
Hybrid Toyota Cars
A hybrid vehicle uses two sources of power. It needs gasoline, just like a conventional vehicle with an internal combustion engine. It also has a battery pack and electric motors. This allows a hybrid car to make the most out of every gallon of gasoline.
There are two types of hybrid vehicles. A hybrid recharges its battery as you drive. A plug-in hybrid has a battery that you have to charge by, as its name implies, plugging the vehicle in to a power source. Both offer improved fuel economy numbers, but a plug-in hybrid also tends to offer the ability to drive solely on electric power for a short range.
Some of your favorite Toyota models, like the Toyota Camry and the Toyota Highlander, have hybrid counterparts. Of course, the Toyota Prius is as well. Our plug-in hybrids often have “Prime” in their name. The Toyota RAV4 Prime and Toyota Prius Prime are two good examples.
Electric Toyota Cars
An electric car doesn't require an ounce of gasoline. It has a battery pack and electric motors, with no internal combustion engine. You'll never need to schedule an oil change for your electric vehicle, but you do have to be aware of where charging stations are in case your battery gets low. The upcoming 2023 Toyota bZ4x is an all-electric car.
If you're looking for a new hybrid or electric car, visit our Toyota dealers in Virginia Beach! We'll help you find an efficient new Toyota model!
