Toyota Hybrid Cars and SUVs

The original hybrid battery of more than 98% of hybrid Toyota vehicles sold in Canada since 2001 has not yet been changed. All hybrid components, such as the battery, are covered by a warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km*.

*Whichever comes first

Hybrid vehicles offer the engine-shut-off feature as well as an extended electric range in the city. The latest generation Toyota hybrids also offer a highly efficient gas engine. On the highway, the hybrid system can also enter EV mode by itself. Toyota's hybrid system can analyze and determine the optimal combination of gas and electric based on your driving conditions.

As hybrid vehicles are driven just like conventional gas vehicles, your driving and fuelling habits will remain unchanged. The hybrid system works seamlessly in the background and determines the optimal gas/electric combination by itself. You can fuel your hybrid vehicle just like you would with a gas-powered vehicle.

Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) offer all the benefits of a hybrid vehicle, but can also be plugged in to extend the electric autonomy of the vehicle.

The performances offered by hybrid vehicles are similar - or sometimes even greater - to those of their gas counterparts. The instant torque of the electric motor allows the hybrid vehicle to accelerate off the line as well as a refined and direct acceleration.

Electric motors can also improve the total horsepower. The RAV4 Hybrid, for example, has more horsepower and faster acceleration than the gas-fueled RAV4. This extra power allows for the conception of smaller and lighter engines, which improves handling.

No additional maintenance is required for hybrid vehicles versus conventional gas-powered models. The same maintenance schedule is followed, with appointments every 6 months or 8,000 km.

The hybrid system can even reduce the frequency of maintenance for other components such as the gas engine, which is off at times. The brake pads and rotor also have a longer lifespan, as the brakes are regenerative. Hybrid vehicles also do not have transmission fluid, starters, alternators, or belts to replace.

There's no need to be concerned with safety in hybrid vehicles, as they follow the rigorous Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Toyota hybrids are as safe as gas-powered vehicles.

The hybrid batteries, for example, are sealed in a protective metal case and insulated from the rest of the vehicle body. As for the battery cables, they are shrouded in bright orange cladding to be more visible to emergency workers. Toyota also collaborates with first responders to provide all necessary information concerning hybrid vehicles.

Toyota hybrids are always equipped with our suite of active safety technologies, Toyota Safety Sense. Hit the road with complete peace of mind!

Hybrid systems offer a range of benefits in terms of performance, safety and reliability, but also in terms of CO2 emissions reduction. This positive environmental impact is even greater considering that gas engines are more energy-efficient today.

Since the launch of the Prius in 1997, Toyota's hybrid vehicles have saved over 94 million tons of CO2 emissions globally*.

* In lieu of conventional gasoline vehicles of similar class and engine performance

Toyota launched its first hybrid vehicle, the Prius, in 1997. Since then, the hybrid lineup has considerably improved with innovations and improvements in hybrid technology. Today, 12 million hybrid vehicle sales later, Toyota offers a vast selection of hybrid vehicles among the full-line passenger vehicle manufacturers.

Toyota hybrid vehicles are covered with a 3-year or 60,000 km Basic Complete Vehicle Warranty. Moreover, all the hybrid components, such as the hybrid battery, are covered by an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty.

*Whichever comes first

Up to this day, around 98% of hybrid Toyota vehicles sold since 2001 still have their original battery. But, hybrid batteries can be recycled or repurposed when the time comes, just like any other battery. Toyota Canada has a recycling program for hybrid batteries and initiatives, like the Lamar Buffalo Ranch Project in Yellowstone National Park, to repurpose these batteries for a more sustainable future.

The hybrid system in Toyota hybrids can recharge itself. Hybrid vehicles, therefore, do not need to be plugged in. Driving and fuelling are the same for hybrid and gas-powered vehicles!

As for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), they can be plugged in to extend the electric-only range. Pure electric vehicles (EVs) need to be plugged in to recharge their battery as they do not have a gas-powered engine.

All Toyota vehicles, including Toyota hybrids, are rigorously tested to ensure their performance in different types of weather such as the harsh Canadian winters.

Hybrid Toyota vehicles are designed and optimized for winter. The RAV4 Hybrid is also built in Canada, by Canadians and for Canadians*.

* From 19MY onwards