Petrol / Diesel Vehicles - Just refuel at the nearest fuel station - no plug.
Powered by a conventional internal combustion engine, a Petrol or Diesel Vehicle runs on either fuel source alone. No need to plug in.
Range Risk: Low
Emissions: High
Running Costs: High
Mild Hybrid Vehicles - Petrol or Diesel with the addition of an electric battery - no plug.
There are various types of Mild hybrid system available, a basic version is power by a conventional engine and is supported by a battery that runs additional systems like air con. Petrol or diesel is used because these vehicles can't run on electric alone.
Range Risk: Low
Emissions: Medium
Running Costs: Medium
Toyota Hybrid Electric (HEV) - Self charging electric and petrol hybrid - no plug.
A full Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle gives you the flexibility to drive using electric energy, or a blend of both electric and petrol. It has a fuel tank, plus a larger battery that self-charges as you drive
Range Risk: Low
Emissions: Low
Running Costs: Medium
Toyota Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) - Electricity via charging point as well as self charging electric and petrol hybrids - plug needed.
Using either electric energy or a combination of electric and petrol, a Toyota Plug-In Hybrid vehicle brings longer periods of pure electric driving.
Range Risk: Low
Emissions: Low
Running Costs: Medium
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) - Electricity via charging point - plug needed
Powered solely by electric energy stored in a large battery, a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) creates zero CO2 emissions as you drive.
Range Risk: Medium
Emissions: Zero
Running Costs: Low
Toyota Hydrogen - Fuel Cell propelled solely by electricity - no plug
A Toyota Hydrogen Vehicle is propelled purely by electric energy. This is produced in a fuel cell stack - hydrogen gas is converted into electricity, emitting nothing but water. Refuelling time is similar to conventional cars, with hydrogen stations located in key areas across the UK
Range Risk: Medium
Emissions: Zero
Running Costs: Low