Our plug-in hybrid electric vehicles combine battery electric driving with hybrid technology, with the possibility to drive some larger distances in electric-only mode. They offer the best of both worlds: electric driving for everyday journeys, with the reassurance of the petrol engine for longer trips.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles*
Efficient, convenient plug-in hybrid vehicles
Pioneering hybrid technology
Toyota and Lexus plug-in hybrid electric vehicles deliver both the capability to drive in all-electric mode for shorter journeys and efficient, full hybrid power from the petrol engine for longer distances.
When charged at home or a public charging point, our plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can drive in pure electric mode for everyday local trips, with zero tailpipe emissions. For longer trips, they seamlessly switch to the efficient hybrid system.
Efficient in all driving modes
Our plug-in hybrid electric vehicles stand apart by using the efficient Toyota Hybrid System. The new RAV4 plug-in hybrid, introduced in 2026, is the first model to feature the latest sixth-generation Toyota hybrid technology.
Depending on driving style and usage, these vehicles can achieve lower CO2 emissions than hybrid vehicles on local trips. When additional power is required or the battery charge is low, they seamlessly switch to hybrid mode, ensuring consistently high efficiency without compromise.
* Electrified vehicles use an electric motor to support propulsion. Some, including hybrid and plug‑in hybrid vehicles, also use a petrol engine, while others are fully electric. While a plug‑in hybrid produces no tailpipe CO₂ emissions when driving in electric mode, emissions may still arise at other stages of the vehicle’s life cycle, such as energy production, raw material extraction, manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, recycling, and from vehicle use (for example, tyre and brake wear).
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