If you’re considering making the switch from a gas-powered vehicle, it first helps to develop a basic understanding of how different types of electrified vehicles run and recharge.
For a lesson in EV powertrains, choose among the three options below and see if your personality at
work can accurately predict your match.
A SHOO-IN FOR A PLUG-IN Hybrid
The Versatile Collaborator
You’re a jack-of-all-trades who gets excited when connecting the dots leads to new ideas. You’re likely to have multiple plates spinning at once, and that works for you because each project influences the others in unexpected ways. You know that sometimes the best approach is actually having two of them.
In a meeting, you’re most likely to say:
You're all about:
“Let’s put our heads together.”
The team-up
WHY THIS VEHICLE?
Plug-In Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) run just like Hybrid EVs and have an additional battery that is big enough to be plugged in.
You thrive on flexibility and your powertrain match gives you the most options. The Plug-In Hybrid is true to its name: When you plug it in and charge the battery, it runs on all-electric power. But it can switch to running just like the Hybrid EV, with a self-charging battery and a gas-powered engine. Just recharge it to go back to all-electric power.
Toyota RAV4 Prime
Charge in just 2.5 hours for an estimated all-electric driving range of 42 miles.
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Toyota Prius Prime
Get an estimated all-electric driving range of up to 44 miles.
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Toyota Corolla Hybrid
A classic model that can now cover up to an estimated 50 mpg.
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Seats up to eight and can cover
up to an estimated 36 mpg.
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Your powertrain match lets you make the switch confidently because a hybrid easily fits into your life. Its battery-powered electric motor works in tandem with its gas-powered engine to increase your miles per gallon, all without requiring you to plug it in. Hybrids charge themselves by using kinetic energy from the vehicle’s braking motion to replenish the battery.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) use a gas engine and at least one electric motor to maximize power and efficiency.
Hybrid
WHY THIS VEHICLE?
The seamless transition
You're all about:
"Let's remove roadblocks."
In a meeting, you’re most likely to say:
You’re a confident decision maker who is all about maximizing resources. You believe that a process improvement can often be more beneficial than a “start from scratch” overhaul, and you always keep in mind that small changes scale to big impact.
The Efficient Maximizer
MEANT FOR A HYBRID
Toyota bZX4
A striking design and a mobile app that tracks power levels and shows charging stations.
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Your powertrain match is all about doing one thing, and doing that one thing exceptionally well. You’ve done your research and you’re ready to commit to an all-electric vehicle. Whether you’re charging at home or using a public charger, with a little planning ahead, you can enjoy a smooth, quiet and clean ride on every trip.
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) use the same self-charging technology as Hybrid EVs, but source most of their power when you plug them in.
Battery Electric
WHY THIS VEHICLE?
Going all in
You're all about:
“Let’s do a deep dive.”
In a meeting, you’re most likely to say:
When you’re approaching something new, you really dive in and give it your all. Focusing on one thing at a time lets you tune out everything else and get in the zone, which is always where you want to be.
The Pragmatic Planner
DESTINED FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC
Toyota also offers the Toyota Mirai, which uses a fuel-cell electric powertrain to convert hydrogen gas into electricity. The sedan is sold exclusively in Southern California, the only place in the country with hydrogen refueling stations.
If you’d like to learn more about Toyota’s
diverse selection of electrified vehicles
and its Beyond Zero vision for the future,
visit toyota.com/beyondzero.