Hybrid EVs vs Plug-In Hybrids at Sun Toyota in Holiday, FL

Find Outstanding Toyota Gas Powered and Hybrid Cars

Looking for high-quality, reliable vehicles with great fuel economy? Come to Sun Toyota in Holiday, Florida, near Tampa and Dunedin, to see an impressive selection of gas engine and hybrid Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs, including the 2024 Corolla, 2024 Prius, and more. Talk to our experts about our Toyota hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid vehicles to see which one best fits your lifestyle, and we’ll get you behind the steering for a test drive of your favorite Toyota model.

While you’re here, visit our Toyota Finance Center to get our latest auto loan and lease options. Be sure to ask about our monthly specials and other offers and incentives. Save time and Apply for Financing beforehand from the comfort of your living room with our secure online credit application.

Learn the Benefits of Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicles

A Hybrid Electric Vehicle, HEV, like the 2024 Toyota Prius is actually a fully gas-powered vehicle with reduced tailpipe emissions. It uses both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. You’ll never have to plug in the Prius to charge the battery because it’s a conventional hybrid that uses both a gas engine and an electric motor to drive the wheels forward.

Regenerative braking enables the Prius Hybrid to charge the battery while it’s moving. So, if you experience a lot of stop and go driving in the city, the Prius Hybrid offers good fuel economy. And, choosing a conventional hybrid like the Toyota Prius will give you better fuel efficiency than opting for a mild hybrid vehicle.

Toyota Plug-In Hybrid EVs Offer Advantages

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime is a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, PHEV, that has a gas-powered engine and electric motor. The electric motor in a Plug-In Hybrid is larger than in a Conventional Hybrid and allows the PHEV to run on gasoline or drive in a fully electric mode. Once the electric range of the battery is met, the vehicle switches to gasoline to power and its internal combustion engine.

Charging a PHEV, like the RAV4 Prime, requires much less time than a fully Electric Vehicle, so you can plug it on a standard outlet overnight and be ready to go in the morning. A PHEV also uses regenerative braking and is fuel efficient with stop and go city driving. And, with its amazing combined electric and gas capability, a PHEV is a great choice for long road trips and weekend getaways.

Choose Our Toyota Dealer for Your Hybrid Vehicle

Stop by Sun Toyota in Holiday, Florida, near Dunedin and Tampa, to see our new inventory of Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs. Get the latest information on our eco-friendly Toyota hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, like the 2024 Prius Hybrid and 2024 RAV4 Prime, and we’ll get you behind the steering wheel of the Toyota model you like best for a test drive.