What is hybrid technology
In the drive for cleaner, more efficient car technology, many alternative energy approaches have been tried with varying success. Engines fuelled by petrol or diesel deliver plenty of power, but produce potentially environmentally damaging exhaust emissions, while electric motors run emission free but struggle to deliver sufficient power for all situations. Hybrid technology offers the best of both worlds. It is a highly fuel efficient way to power vehicles using a combination of electric battery power and petrol. Hybrid Synergy Drive® is the world's leading hybrid technology, delivering all the power needed for dynamic acceleration, yet reducing fuel consumption and emissions compared to similar sized vehicles.
How hybrid works
Hybrid Synergy Drive® is smart technology, telling the car when to switch between petrol and electric power and when to combine both for maximum efficiency.
Hybrid engine
A hybrid system is really two power sources, an electric motor and a petrol engine, working in unison to propel the car.
Regenerative braking
With our world leading Hybrid Synergy Drive®, even braking contributes to the overall energy efficiency of the car.
Hybrid battery
Our Hybrid batteries are designed to last as long as the vehicles they power.
Why Toyota hybrid
Starting with the Prius, we have always been world leader in the production of Hybrid cars.
Lower emissions
We committed ourselves to doing everything possible to reduce the carbon footprint of the company and to continuously improve our technology.
Car performance
Hybrid Synergy Drive® delivers remarkable fuel efficiency without compromising performance.