More and more, you’re probably noticing hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) on Old Saybrook streets, and for good reason. If you’re been keeping up on hybrid car research and electric car information, you already know that today’s hybrids and EVs not only offer exceptional fuel economy, but they look and drive almost identically to their conventional gasoline counterparts. Gone are the days of comically tiny electric cars! You can drive in style in any of the members of the Toyota hybrid and EV lineup. Learn more about them with Westbrook Toyota before taking a look at our hybrid and EV inventories.
A lot of Madison drivers are wondering where to begin on their hybrid car research, or what electric car information they need to make an informed decision. We can get you started.
How do hybrid cars work? Hybrid cars still use gasoline on Clinton streets, but not nearly as much. There are two kinds of hybrid: those that use regenerative braking to charge their batteries, and those that are recharged by being plugged in. While regenerative braking hybrids doesn’t require any change in your driving and fueling habits, plug-in hybrids offer better fuel economy. In the Toyota and EV lineup, the regenerative braking models are named Hybrid while the plug-in hybrids are called Prime.
EVs don’t require gasoline or oil changes because they don’t use a traditional motor. Instead they’re powered by a large battery that gets recharged by plugging it in. You can do a very slow recharge just by plugging your vehicle into a socket in your garage. The better option involves having a home charging unit installed, and you can also use public charging stations, which are becoming more and more common.
Toyota has been at the forefront of hybrid technology for decades, so you’ll find plenty of great hybrid options in our line-up. They’ll enter the EV market with the 2023 Toyota bZ4X SUV. In the meantime the Toyota hybrid and EV lineup includes:
When it comes to hybrid car research and electric car information, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Ready to learn more about Toyota vehicles and their features? Pay a visit to the Toyota information hub with Westbrook Toyota! We’re always adding information about the latest Toyota models and technology.
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