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What is a hybrid car?
A hybrid car runs on a gasoline engine and an electric motor together, recharging its battery automatically through regenerative braking. It never needs to be plugged in and refuels at any gas station just like a conventional car.
What is a plug-in hybrid?
A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) can be charged at home or a public charging station for 40-50+ miles of electric-only driving, then automatically switches to gas-electric hybrid operation once the battery is depleted.
What is a battery electric vehicle?
A battery electric vehicle (BEV) runs entirely on electricity stored in a battery pack, with no gas engine, and is recharged by plugging in at home or at a public charging station.
Which Electrified Vehicle Is Right for You
Choose a Hybrid if
You want better gas mileage with zero change to your routine, don't have access to home or public charging, and want the reliability of technology that's been refined for over 20 years.
Choose a Plug-in Hybrid if
You can charge at home or nearby, want electric-only commuting for daily driving, and still want the flexibility of gas power for longer trips.
Choose a Battery Electric vehicle if
You have reliable charging access at home or work and want to eliminate gas stops entirely, with the added benefit of zero tailpipe emissions and less routine maintenance.
Fuel-Cell
Electric power is generated using a fuel cell powered by hydrogen.
- Water emissions only.
- Runs entirely on hydrogen, refueling in about 5 minutes at a hydrogen station.
- Comes available with complimentary hydrogen fuel.
- Charges at home (Level 1 or Level 2) or at any public charging station — no gas option.
- Fuel-Cell Electric vehicles can now travel further than many other electrified vehicles. For instance, the Toyota Mirai has a class-leading EPA-estimated 402-mile driving range{2022Mirai|3}.
- Toyota's fuel-cell electric vehicles offer a zero-emission journey with a premium rear-wheel-drive platform engineered to enhance both cornering and acceleration.
Warranty
Take advantage of our industry leading warranty and drive with confidence wherever the road takes you.
Hybrid Battery Warranty
10 Years / 150,000 Miles
whichever comes first{2}
EV Battery Warranty
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
whichever comes first{3}
Frequently Asked Questions
A regular hybrid never plugs in — it recharges itself through regenerative braking and always runs on a mix of gas and electric power. A plug-in hybrid has a larger battery you charge at home or at a charging station, giving you 40-50+ miles of electric-only driving before it switches to a standard hybrid mode.
The RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid offers up to an EPA-estimated 54 miles, and Prius Plug-in Hybrid offers up to an EPA-estimated 51 miles of electric-only driving before switching to standard hybrid mode. Once the battery is depleted, it drives like a standard hybrid with no gas station range anxiety.
Both work well here. Hawaii's short interisland driving distances mean most drivers rarely need a full tank or a full charge in a single day, and the mild climate means EV batteries don't lose range in cold weather the way they can on the mainland. Hybrids are a simple option if you don't have home charging access; battery electric vehicles make sense if you can charge at home or at a nearby public station and want to go gas-free entirely.
Toyota hybrid and plug-in hybrid batteries (2020 model year and newer) are covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, under the Hybrid Battery Warranty. Battery electric vehicles carry an 8-year/100,000-mile EV Battery Warranty.
The Prius leads the lineup with an EPA-estimated 55 mpg combined, followed by the Corolla Hybrid at up to 50 mpg combined.
Toyota Hawaii offers 21 electrified models across four categories: 15 hybrids (Camry, Corolla Hybrid, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Crown, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, 4Runner i-FORCE MAX, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma i-FORCE MAX, and Tundra i-FORCE MAX), 2 plug-in hybrids (Prius Plug-in Hybrid, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid), 3 battery electric models (bZ, bZ Woodland, C-HR), and 1 fuel-cell model (Mirai).
Comparison Table
| Type | Hybrid | Plug-in Hybrid | Battery Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it’s fueled | Gas + regenerative braking, no plug | Plug-in electric + gas backup | Plug-in electric only |
| Typical range/efficiency | Similar range to gas vehicles, better mpg | ~40-50+ miles electric-only, then hybrid | Up to 314 miles per charge (bZ) |
| Best for | Drivers who want better fuel economy with zero change in routine | Drivers with a home charger who want electric commuting + gas-free road trips | Drivers ready to go gas-free with home or public charging access |
Hybrid
How it’s fueled
Gas + regenerative braking, no plug
Typical range/efficiency
Similar range to gas vehicles, better mpg
Best for
Drivers who want better fuel economy with zero change in routine
Plug-in Hybrid
How it’s fueled
Plug-in electric + gas backup
Typical range/efficiency
~40-50+ miles electric-only, then hybrid
Best for
Drivers with a home charger who want electric commuting + gas-free road trips
Battery Electric
How it’s fueled
Plug-in electric only
Typical range/efficiency
Up to 314 miles per charge (bZ)
Best for
Drivers ready to go gas-free with home or public charging access