Your Guide To Toyota Electric Vehicles
Your Guide To Toyota Electric Vehicles
Posted on April 30, 2025
Are you looking for a vehicle that combines Toyota reliability and excellent fuel efficiency? Toyota electric vehicles are your answer.
According to Consumer Reports, Toyota ranks in the Top 3 Most Reliable Car Brands for 2025. But how does that translate to hybrid Toyota vehicles? Not only does the Toyota Motor Company lead the world’s global hybrid sales, but Toyota hybrid vehicles also top the charts.
- #1 Best Hybrid Mid-Size SUV - 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid (Car and Driver)
- #3 and #5 Best Hybrid Mid-Size SUVS - 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Crown Signia (Car and Driver)
- #1 Best Hybrid Car of 2025 - 2025 Toyota Camry (Kelly Blue Book)
- #1 Best Hybrid SUV - 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid (Edmunds)
- #2 and #3 Best Hybrid Cars - 2025 Toyota Camry and Toyota Prius (Edmunds)
Not only do Toyota electric vehicles continue Toyota’s legacy of reliability and performance, but they also save costs at the gas pump. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of Toyota electric vehicles and how they can help your family save costs.
Prius Plug-In Hybrid XSE Premium shown in Guardian Grey
Are you looking for hybrid vehicles in Edmonton? We can help! West Edmonton Mall Toyota has been Western Canada's largest volume dealer since 1998, and we have a large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles available.
Toyota Electric Vehicles
More than twenty years ago, we introduced the Toyota Prius to the world as the first mass-produced hybrid electric vehicle and have been paving the way ever since.
We’ll take a look at four types of electric vehicles below.
Electric Vehicle Types
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)
This type of hybrid electric vehicle (HEVs) combines the power of a gas engine with electric motors. The hybrid battery recharges as you drive, so there is no need to plug in at a charging station. Toyota HEVs include the RAV4, Corolla, and Grand Highlander.
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)
BEVs are vehicles that are powered by electricity! These Battery Electric Vehicles produce zero emissions and require plugging in to charge. Toyota BEVs also use regenerative braking to recharge the battery as you drive. Interested in a BEV? Check out the Toyota bZ4X.
bZ4X XLE with Tech Package shown in Wind Chill Pearl with Black Roof
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
FCEVs use fuel cells to generate electricity from the oxygen and hydrogen as their power source, and power high-output electric motors to drive. Its only by-product is water emitted from the tailpipe. The Toyota Mirai is an example of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle.
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
PHEVs operate very similarly to HEVs, but have the option for electric-only driving range. This requires it to be plugged in and charged from the power grid. You can opt for plug-in hybrid versions of the 2025 Toyota Prius and Toyota RAV4.
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system works seamlessly to optimize the gas and electric power of your vehicle as you drive. It operates in three modes: electric, gas, or a combination of the two, which allows your hybrid electric vehicle to manage the power flow.
So, what could this look like?
If you’re driving down the highway and need to accelerate in the passing lane, the gas engine kicks in and works with the electric motor to provide the right amount of power. When you take your foot off the accelerator or hit the brakes, the electric motor will kick in again. Then the engine recycles any excess energy to charge the battery!
Did you know that Toyota’s hybrid powertrain is up to 70% cleaner than most gas and diesel engines? You’re guaranteed to produce fewer emissions and save money on gas at the same time.
You can calculate your estimated gas savings with our Toyota Canada Electrified Toyota vs. Gasoline Vehicle Calculator.
Read: Explaining Toyota EV Drive Mode
Toyota Electric Vehicles: 2025 Models
Want to see how fuel-efficient Toyota vehicles are in 2025? Read through the performance and capacity specifications of popular models below.
2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Are you looking for the perfect hybrid car? The 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is the ultimate compact sedan, offering excellent fuel efficiency, top-of-the-line tech and safety features. You can choose from hatchback, sedan, and sporty variations, with a Corolla for every lifestyle!
Corolla Hybrid XSE AWD Shown in Ruby Flare Pearl
The Corolla's gas models are pretty fuel efficient already, but the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive takes it to the next level! For example, the gas L CVT has a fuel efficiency rating of 7.4/5.7 L/100KM (city/highway). But in comparison, the hybrid LE model beats it out with an incredible rating of 4.4/5.1 L/100KM!
Not sure which Corolla is right for you?
Read: The Perfect Driver For The 2025 Toyota Corolla
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The RAV4 is one of the best-selling Toyota vehicles of all time, so it makes sense that the Hybrid version is also extremely popular. You can choose between three powertrains of the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid.
RAV4 Hybrid XLE Woodland shown in Army Green with Black roof
There are currently seven hybrid models available:
- LE AWD
- XLE AWD
- SE AWD
- SE AWD (Plug-in Hybrid)
- Limited AWD
- XSE AWD
- XSE AWD (Plug-In Hybrid)
The hybrid RAV4 models have an incredible fuel efficiency rating of 5.8/6.3 L/100KM (city/highway), and the plug-in hybrids have a rating of 5.7/6.4 L/100KM (city/highway). Overall, all RAV4 hybrid models have a combined fuel economy rating of 6 L/100KM.
Learn more about the 2025 Toyota RAV4 HERE.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
Let’s meet the big brother of hybrid SUVs - the Grand Highlander Hybrid. This three-row SUV offers seven- and eight-passenger configurations, with tons of space for modern Edmonton families. Coupled with standard All-Wheel Drive and towing capacities of 3,500 - 5,000 lbs, this full-size SUV can handle full-size adventures.
Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum in Storm Cloud
You can choose between three hybrid models: the XLE AWD Hybrid, Limited AWD Hybrid, and Platinum Hybrid MAX AWD. The XLE AWD and Limited AWD can produce up to 243 horsepower while maintaining excellent fuel usage with a rating of 6.6/7.4 L/100KM (city/highway). Impressively, the Platinum Hybrid MAX AWD blows past with 362 horsepower while maintaining a fuel efficiency rating of 9/8.8 L/100KM (city/highway).
In comparison, the gas model Limited AWD Grand Highlander has a fuel efficiency rating of 11.6/9 L/100KM (city/highway).
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