Can a Toyota hybrid run on electric power alone?
Toyota’s hybrid cars are powered by both a petrol engine and an electric motor. They are designed to operate at maximum efficiency by combining the advantages of both energy sources, and minimising any wastefulness. At times, this means that a Toyota hybrid can be powered by electric power alone. This is the true advantage of our hybrid technology, and what sets Hybrid Synergy Drive apart from the competition. When the petrol engine is not needed, it automatically switches off. In fact, Toyota hybrids can actually run for short distances on battery power alone. However, what this does not mean is that a hybrid car can run without any petrol at all. The petrol engine is required to maintain charge of the hybrid battery.
