When it comes to vehicle electrification, Toyota knows the business. To save on gas, for the environment, or for all of the above, plug-in hybrids are all the rage right now. That’s not about to change!
To find out more about Toyota’s initiatives to electrify their vehicles, this is the place to be!
Toyota's Electrification And Types Of Electric Vehicles: Everything You Need To Know!
Now, electric cars have evolved, offering a range of options. This chart will help you understand the types of electrification, from a Toyota hybrid to a fully electric car:
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Hybrid Electric Vehicles |
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Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles |
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Battery electric vehicles |
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Fuel cell electric vehicles powered by hydrogen |
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There is a wide range of configuration choices and electric cars can give you many advantages. Their configurations are completely or partially powered by a battery.
For long distances or shorter tours, you can select the type of vehicle that best suits your needs.
Why Choose a Toyota Electric Car?
Toyota hybrid vehicles are known for their reliability and good resale value.
The Toyota Sienna Hybrid still holds on to its top spot among the Guide de l’auto experts! Ranked as a best buy for 2022 in the minivan category, it offers many interesting advantages:
“Another important feature is that the Sienna can be equipped with all-wheel drive, which is a significant advantage in Québec. And when you add hybridization to all-wheel drive, you get a very capable package.”[1]
Having already had experience with Toyota hybrid vehicles, electrification is about refinement and progress. Innovation continues its momentum in a process that already began more than 20 years ago.
What Are the Benefits Of Buying An Electric Car?
There are several advantages to owning an electric car. A plug-in hybrid vehicle is known to generate savings. There are many ways to save money:
- Reduced maintenance compared to a gasoline engine
- Little or no gas consumption for a zero-emission vehicle
- Availability of subsidies for the purchase of an electric car in Québec
Toyota’s electrification means more than a change of fuel. It’s also an advantageous choice for people who want to buy a reliable car in the medium and long term.
With electric models available on the market since 1997, Toyota continues to bring its expertise to all car enthusiasts.
The Electric Cars Available at Toyota
Toyota knows how to put its know-how to build change. Its electrified vehicle offering is very broad, including a large number of vehicles. This year, their range of electric vehicles has expanded greatly! Here are the available models:
- Toyota Prius (and its Prime version, plug-in at a terminal)
- Toyota Corolla
- Toyota Camry
- Toyota RAV4 hybrid (and its Prime version, plug-in)
- Toyota Venza
- Toyota Highlander
- Toyota Sienna
- Toyota Tundra Hybrid
- Toyota Mirai
- Toyota BZ4X
From sedans to minivans to SUVs, there are different options available for your next electric vehicle.
In terms of the percentage of people using electric vehicles, what does the overall electrification of automobiles look like? Auto123’s team actually expressed itself on the issue:
“Specifically, 52% of those surveyed (who are currently planning to purchase a vehicle) say their time with a gasoline-powered vehicle is coming to an end, as measured by Ernst & Young’s latest Mobility Consumption Index.
The study surveyed people in 18 countries.”[2]
The trend toward automotive electrification is strong and can be seen all over the world – gear up to the next level and visit your Manic Toyota dealer!
Your dealership in Baie-Comeau on the Côte-Nord offers hybrid and electric vehicles, giving you a variety of choices for your next new or used vehicle. For a reliable Toyota automobile, we are your dealer!
[1] Best buy 2022 according to Guide de l’auto: Toyota Sienna — /articles/65209/meilleurs-achats-2022-du-guide-de-l-auto-toyota-sienna/
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