We now offer 4 different types of electrified engines, each with different charging and range characteristics.
Such as our Yaris Hybrid
Charging: none required, self-charging battery
Range: determined by fuel, not battery capacity
Such as our Toyota bZ4X
Charging: home socket or wall box & fast or rapid public charger
Range: varies according to model
Such as our RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Charging: home socket or wall box & fast public charger
Range: up to 46* miles on battery alone but will use the petrol engine to recharge the battery on the move
Such as our Mirai
Charging: none required, powered by hydrogen
Range: up to 400^ miles on a full tank of hydrogen
You will use a different cable to plug in depending on how you charge your vehicle. When you buy a Toyota electric vehicle, two cables will be included with the vehicle:
When you use a public rapid charger to charge your electric vehicle, the charger will have a cable fitted already, and you simply need to plug it into your vehicle.
The type of vehicle and the size of the battery determines the range of an electric vehicle. In addition to this, as with any vehicle, however it is powered, the range also depends on a number of factors such as weather and driving style.
The maximum range of our electric vehicles is impressive, for example, our All New bZ4X has a range of up to 317 miles* which means on a fully charged battery, you could travel from London to Birmingham, and back.**
When you make the move to electric, it is important to think about how and when you will charge your vehicle.
We recommend that you take every opportunity to charge your vehicle – at home, or on trips out, if the car is parked, it is beneficial to charge when you can rather than drive until the battery is empty.
This not only uses your time effectively, it is best for battery life too.
Our hybrid, electric and hydrogen vehicles all come with continuously updating guidance about how far you can travel on your remaining energy.
Just like a petrol or diesel, where and how you drive can affect your total range. You will be able to travel more miles on a charge with smoother driving or on the motorway, compared to city driving with lots of stopping and starting.
To maximise battery life, charge your electric vehicle whenever you have the chance whether your at home or on the go. It makes the most of your time and increases efficiency.
As with most vehicles now, activating ‘Eco’ mode will prioritise economy over performance to enhance range. To maximise your range with battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, you can set your air conditioning whilst still plugged in.
Be aware that the weather can affect the range of your vehicle and it may need charging more often in cold temperatures.
Your driving style can affect your range too. Maintain sufficient vehicle to vehicle distance to avoid accelerating or decelerating unnecessarily, and drive at a moderate speed as much as possible.
* Electric range figures are provided for comparability purposes; only compare electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results. Electric range can vary significantly depending on a number of factors, including the accessories fitted (post-registration), driving style, conditions, speed and vehicle load.
**Based on recommend Google Maps route totaling 236 miles from and to the central location of each city.
^ WLTP Estimate
