Electrified Vehicles

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Electrified Vehicles

A range of solutions to meet Canadian electrification needs. With more to come.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle

HEVs seamlessly combine the power of a gas engine with electric motors. And because the hybrid battery recharges on the go, you never need to plug in.

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

PHEVs operate in the same way as HEVs, but can optionally be plugged in for extended electric-only range.

Battery Electric Vehicle

BEVs are zero-emission vehicles that are powered by battery electricity alone. BEVs require plugging-in to re-charge, while also utilizing regenerative braking to recharge the onboard battery as you drive. Currently BEV Toyotas are not available at Smithers Toyota.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

FCEVs use hydrogen as an energy source to power high-output electric motors, emitting water as the only by-product from the tailpipe.

How Toyota Hybrid Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Work

Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) combine gas engines with electric motors to generate electricity as you drive. While your vehicle is in motion, Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive seamlessly, and automatically, chooses the optimal source and blend of motive power. And because the system recharges as you drive, you never need to plug-in the hybrid electric vehicle.

Starting Up

In most conditions, only the electric motor is engaged, saving fuel and delivering instant torque with minimal emissions.

Accelerating and Cruising

The gas engine and electric motor team up to provide the ideal mix of power for seamless acceleration. Excess energy is used to help recharge the battery.

Decelerating and Braking

The electric motor takes over. The regenerative braking system converts braking energy into electric energy to help recharge the battery onboard the vehicle.

Resting and Reversing

When stopped, the gas engine shuts down to conserve fuel – unless the battery is running low. When reversing at low speed, only the electric motor is required.

Reasons to Choose Hybrid Electric

Powerful Performance

Toyota HEVs and PHEVs create more instant torque and smoother acceleration off the line than conventional gas engine vehicles.

No Additional Routine Maintenance

Toyota’s electrified vehicles need no additional routine maintenance. In fact, they follow the same maintenance schedule as Toyota’s gas-powered vehicles. They are also covered by an extensive warranty, including 10 years or 240,000 km for the hybrid battery.

Be Part of a Movement

Choosing an electrified Toyota vehicle makes you part of a movement toward sustainable modes of transportation. By 2050, Toyota is committed to making a net positive impact, including the reduction of emissions of new Toyota vehicles by 90% in comparison to 2010 levels – of both electrified and conventional gas engine vehicles.