Plug-In Hybrid Electric

With two sources of power, a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) gives you all the benefits of a hybrid electric vehicle plus an extended CO2 emissions-free EV driving range. So you can do more with less, while reducing carbon emissions along the way.

There is nothing complicated about a PHEV. Just like a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), it has both a gas engine and electric motors, and automatically switches between electric-mode only (EV mode), gas-mode only, or a seamless combination of both.

The difference between plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicle? With its larger battery and more powerful motor, a PHEV allows you to travel further in EV-mode alone than a conventional HEV. Like an HEV, the battery recharges through regenerative braking. You can also choose to plug-in to extend your EV driving range.

Charging your PHEV is simple. Just plug it in. At home, at work, or at any public charging station. Charging times depend on whether you are using Level 1 or 2 charging.

Choose from two powerful and proven Toyota plug-in hybrids, including Prius Plug-in Hybrid and RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. Both are ready to help you go big while reducing your commute’s carbon emissions.