{"id":2334,"date":"2019-07-29T21:40:11","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T04:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=2334"},"modified":"2023-10-18T01:51:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T08:51:23","slug":"toyota-hybrids-vs-electric-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/toyota-hybrids-vs-electric-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Hybrids vs. Electric Vehicles: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_d6bc48-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_d6bc48-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_d6bc48-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_d6bc48-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_d6bc48-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_d6bc48-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_d6bc48-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_d6bc48-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_d6bc48-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_d6bc48-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_d6bc48-23 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-71919b  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-152845\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a70be8-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a70be8-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a70be8-1e\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a70be8-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a70be8-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a70be8-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a70be8-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_a70be8-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a70be8-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_a70be8-1e summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_a70be8-1e\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hybrid vehicles combine electric motors with gas-powered engines, meaning they use both gas and electricity to function.<\/li><li>Electric vehicles are powered by electricity, meaning they rely on charging stations rather than gasoline.<\/li><li>The two differ in how hybrids have power supplemented by internal combustion engines. Electric vehicles solely rely on electricity.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing environmental awareness and rising fuel costs have drummed up interest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/sustainable-future-of-electric-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"green car technology\">green car technology<\/a> over the past two decades. As this new market emerged, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/toyota\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toyota\">Toyota<\/a> established itself as a pioneer in this segment with the world&rsquo;s most popular hybrid&mdash;the Toyota Prius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But despite being awarded &lsquo;2009 North American Car of the Year&rsquo; and boasting impressive sales, most people only have a vague idea of how hybrids work. Differentiating them from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/electric-cars-vs-gas-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"electric cars\">electric cars<\/a> can also be a bit tricky. To help you distinguish between the two, here is a no-nonsense guide on hybrids and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-2385 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toyota-prius-red.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2385\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toyota-prius-red.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toyota-prius-red-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toyota-prius-red-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toyota-prius-red-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>Due to an emerging market in green cars, Toyota launched its pioneer and most popular hybrid&mdash;the Toyota Prius.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding hybrid cars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A hybrid is any vehicle that uses two or more power sources. These cars typically combine an electric motor with a gasoline engine for acceleration. The separate powertrains may each function on their own, or the two could work at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hybrid vehicle will generally use its electric motor while driving at speeds of 15mph and below. This makes hybrids like the Prius perfect for city-driving. The gasoline engine is only activated when it is more efficient, particularly during cruising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/a-short-course-on-automobile-engines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"gas engine\">gas engine<\/a> runs, it also drives a generator which charges the battery pack that supplies power to the electric motor. It also gets charged through regenerative braking which stores energy lost from decelerating and taps it as a reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During heavy acceleration, both motor and engine work together to provide the required power to the wheels. This system is what allows hybrid cars to use less gas, resulting in better fuel economy and reduced emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toyota Prius&mdash;the poster child of hybrids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Toyota Prius is considered a pioneer and leader in the hybrid segment, selling over 10 million units across the globe. Debuting in the late 90s, it was the first to feature a parallel hybrid powertrain that had a separate electric and internal combustion power source. The Prius is also commonly referred to as a full hybrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Toyota Hybrid System (THS) is a smart fuel-saving technology that determines when to switch between the electric motor and gas engine, based on current driving conditions. This system is what makes the Prius an extremely efficient vehicle, with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ratings of up to 54 mpg in the city and 50 mpg on the highway for select models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-2386 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toyota-prius-white.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2386\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toyota-prius-white.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toyota-prius-white-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toyota-prius-white-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>The Toyota Hybrid System (THS) is a smart fuel-saving technology that can switch between electric motor and gas engine, depending on the driving conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electric vehicles or EVs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/are-electric-cars-bad-winter-vehicles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Electric vehicles or EVs\">Electric vehicles or EVs<\/a> are cars that are solely run by electricity. These vehicles need to be plugged into an electric power source for charging. These can be further classified into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/electric-cars-vs-gas-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)\">Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)<\/a>. Most of these cars can run 80 to 100 miles on a single charge. Recharging an EV can take you as fast as 30 minutes or as long as a full day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&rsquo;s the difference between hybrids and electric vehicles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between hybrids and EVs is that the former has power supplemented from an internal combustion engine. A hybrid car&rsquo;s electric component does not require an external power source for charging. On the other hand, an EV solely relies on electricity to run and needs to be plugged in for charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One similarity between the two is that both also draw energy from regenerative braking. This mechanism stores lost kinetic energy when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=brakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brakes\">brakes<\/a> are applied, using it as a reserve to charge the battery pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blurring the lines between hybrids and electric vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new type of green car has emerged, blurring the lines between hybrids and electric vehicles. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles or PHEVs also have two sources of power&mdash;an electric motor and a gasoline engine. But more than just a regular hybrid, it can also be plugged into the electric grid for charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are also called extended range vehicles because the supplemented power of its internal combustion engine allows it to cover more mileage than an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/upcoming-electric-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"all-electric vehicle\">all-electric vehicle<\/a>. In 2012, Toyota added its first plug-in hybrid to the best-selling Prius line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boasting impressive EPA ratings of 55 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway, the 2019 model of this plug-in hybrid offers 25 miles on a single charge. This may not sound much, but it roughly equates to an hour in traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2019-06-03\/prius-preeminence-fades-as-hybrid-bets-shift-to-suvs-from-sedans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Bloomberg\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports that in a little over five years, hybrids will represent 15% of the U.S. market. As the demand for reliable, efficient, and low emission vehicles continues to increase, we can expect to see more kinds of hybrids and EVs on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-2387 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electrci-cars.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2387\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electrci-cars.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electrci-cars-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electrci-cars-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electrci-cars-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>Unlike hybrid cars, electric vehicles are solely run by electricity and need to be plugged into an electric power source for charging.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Increasing environmental awareness and rising fuel costs have drummed up interest in green car technology over the past two decades&#8230;. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/toyota-hybrids-vs-electric-cars\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3771,53],"tags":[3178,76,261],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-2334","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-evs-and-hybrids","8":"category-features","9":"tag-electric-vehicles","10":"tag-toyota","11":"tag-toyota-prius","12":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Toyota Hybrids vs. Electric Vehicles: What\u2019s the Difference? - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Differentiating hybrid cars from electric cars can be a bit tricky. 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