Plug-in hybrids can be cheaper to run than hybrid and conventional cars, especially when it comes to charging. For convenience and cost-efficiency, most people charge their car at home the majority of the time.
Use our cost calculator to estimate how much it would cost to run your chosen plug-in hybrid.
Whether you’re charging at home, the office or on the go at the growing number of public EV chargers, there are a couple of ways to recharge.
You can install EV chargers on your driveway, or can also be found in car parks and workplaces. These are the quickest ways to recharge your plug-in hybrid.
Toyota plug-in hybrid vehicles can be charged from a normal plug socket.
Charging your Plug-in Hybrid at home is convenient, and can be cost-effective when you have a wallbox installed. We can help with our dedicated EV charger Toyota HomeCharge.
PHEVs like the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in take the outstanding range and convenience of Hybrid cars and add the pure-electric capability of a Battery Electric vehicle. To understand more, our animation below shows how our Plug-in Hybrids work.
Refuel the tank at a petrol station as you usually do. Top up the battery at home with a charger, plug socket charging or in public charging stations.
The battery powers the electric motors, turning the wheels and driving the vehicle forward.
The combustion engine boosts power and range over long distances while also charging the battery
When the driver brakes and the vehicle decelerates, energy that would usually be lost during this process is sent to top up the battery.
Like every element in a Toyota, the batteries in our plug-in hybrids are engineered to last. For peace of mind, every battery comes with a 5 year/60,000 mile warranty. Every service at an Authorised Toyota dealer includes a 12 months / 10,000 miles additional warranty, up to 10 years / 100,000 miles*. Terms and conditions apply.
When the vehicle is over 10 years or 100,000 miles, receive 12 months warranty with every annual hybrid health check you complete, up to 15 years.
Everything you need to know about plug-in hybrid vehicles, the differences to other types of car and more.
Charge more frequently
Charging every day will help you to get the most enjoyment from the electric capability of your car.
A smooth drive
Just like any other car, your driving style impacts the range of your car. Drive your plug-in hybrid smoothly at a moderate speed, and where possible avoid fast acceleration and hard braking to benefit from maximum range efficiency.
Regenerative Braking
Capturing the kinetic energy from braking recharges the battery and intuitively slows the car whenever you lift off the accelerator.
Outside temperature
Be aware that the weather can affect the range of your vehicle and it may need charging more often in cold temperatures.
Charging a plug-in hybrid is simple and means that you can travel further in electric mode. When you buy a Toyota plug-in hybrid, you will receive two cables:
3 Pin Plug cable this is used for slow charging with a domestic 3 pin plug.
32A Type A Mennekes cable this is used for fast charging at home with a dedicated EV charger or when you are using a public fast charger, commonly found in workplaces and carparks.
Most plug-in hybrid customers choose to charge at home for convenience. You can charge through a dedicated EV charger, or even through a domestic plug (although this is slower). Depending on your energy tariff, you may even benefit from lower energy costs if you charge your car overnight.
If you want to charge away from home, fast EV chargers can be found at a growing number of workplaces, and carparks.
