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Every Toyota Electric Vehicle You Can Buy In The UK

Published on
May 8, 2023

Key Points

  • Toyota has been a famous auto manufacturer in the electric vehicle market since they unveiled the Toyota Prius in 1997, which became the world’s best-selling hybrid car.
  • Despite this, Toyota hasn’t been the most proactive car maker for all-electric vehicles and only currently has two full-electric vehicles you can buy. 
  • They also have a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, plug-in hybrids and other hybrid models available.
  • Toyota has ambitious plans to build 30 new BEVs by 2030 and is investing heavily in EV technology.

Toyota is one of several notable auto manufacturers that have started to dip their toes into the fully-electric vehicle market. They’re no strangers to the non-combustion engine market, however, as they have dominated the hybrid car market for the last two decades with their widely-recognisable Toyota Prius, which offered motorists their first glimpse of the future of automobiles and has functioned as a stepping stone for many once apprehensive drivers towards electric vehicles.

The Prius is cheap, efficient and synonymous with ride-share apps like Uber. Despite the Prius’ success, Toyota has not been as interested in the fully-electric market. Indeed it currently lags behind many of its rivals in this area. Whereas its competitors like Volkswagen have released many EV models, Toyota has only recently started launching full-electric vehicles.

Toyota is playing catch-up right now, but they have big plans for the future. To help drivers understand what Toyota currently offers in terms of electric cars, we’ve created this article on all the electric cars they currently offer and their respective pros and cons. 

The Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius is one of the most famous cars ever. It was the first mass-produced hybrid car ever made, and since 1997, it has sold over five million units, making it the world’s best-selling hybrid car. 

It was rated the cleanest vehicle in 2007 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Toyota Prius 2018 model, the Prius Eco, was named the second most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered car without a plug-in capability, behind only the Hyundai Ioniq Blue hybrid. 

Despite bringing hybrid technology to the UK, it has disappeared from our streets. Britain’s market attitudes have changed so much that Toyota did not bother to release the fifth generation Toyota Prius here after the fourth generation’s meagre sales. Despite this, the new Toyota Prius will be sold in other countries.

Toyota’s Future Plans

Toyota has been trailing many of its competitors; however, they have ambitious plans to change that. They plan to sell 3.5 million electric vehicles globally each year by 2030, around 1.5 million more than they do today. Their optimistic strategy also sees Toyota plan to launch 30 new BEVs within the same period. By the end of the decade, the Lexus will be EV-only. 

They plan to make their manufacturing plants completely carbon neutral by 2035 and put around £24 billion into electric vehicles and next-generation batteries between now and 2030. Toyota hopes this investment and strategy will help them catch up to their rivals and establish themselves in the EV market.

All-Electric Toyotas You Can Buy In The UK

Toyota bZ4X

ProsCons
Comfortable driving experienceLimited luggage space
Quick accelerationPoor real-world range
Easy-to-use controlsLess range than its competitors

The Toyota bZ4X was the first non-van full-electric vehicle that Toyota released in the UK (in 2022). It’s a comfortable car that is easy and fun to drive. It was co-developed with Subaru. 

Despite the futuristic name, It isn’t a groundbreaking car, but it is a reliable vehicle that shows that Toyota is not too far behind its competition. The 5-door car has a small boot and awkward interior storage spaces. It has a top speed of 99 mph and can accelerate from 0 - 62mph in around 7.5 seconds. 

While the car is a good start, it feels a bit lacklustre compared to rival cars like the Volkswagen ID.4, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. It has a lower range, slower charging rate and a more bland design than any of those vehicles. Prices start for the Toyota bZ4X at £47,995.

Toyota has plans for 30 more fully-electric vehicles by 2030, including an electric Lexus sports car, a flagship Lexus electric SUV, a pickup and a supercar to rival the likes of the Lotus Ejita. 

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota bZ4X
Top Speed99 mph
Max Charging Speed147 kW DC
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)205 miles
Battery Capacity 71.4 kWh

Toyota Proace Electric

ProsCons
Good warrantyOnly one configuration
Quiet and comfortable driveThe interior can feel cramped
Payload of one tonneLimited driving range

Alongside the Toyota bZ4X, Toyota’s only other full-electric vehicle you can buy in the UK is the Toyota Proace Electric, a medium-sized van with over 200 miles of range. You might not associate Toyota with vans, so this is a slight departure from the brand, but they also have a diesel-based Toyota Proace. 

The Proace Electric is only available in one configuration. It doesn’t have the largest interior, but it has a maximum payload of one tonne, slightly less than the diesel Proace. 

It comes with two battery versions, a 50 kW one, which offers 142 miles of driving per charge, and a 75 kW battery, which offers a range of 205 miles. Charging the 75 kW battery at full speed would take less than an hour to charge the van fully. The Proace Electric is a good, reliable, comfortable van.

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota Proace Electric
Top Speed81 mph
Max Charging Speed100 kW DC
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)205 miles
Battery Capacity 75 kWh

Toyota Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Toyota Mirai

ProsCons
400+ miles of rangeLimited hydrogen refuelling in the UK
High-quality driving experienceExpensive 
Luxurious cabinRefuelling is expensive 

‘Mirai’ is Japanese for ‘future’. Toyota unveiled its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Toyota Mirai, back in 2014, and it has been available for retail sale in the UK since 2016. Hydrogen fuel cells work similarly to batteries, providing clean and efficient energy to fuel your car. However, they don’t need recharging or ever run down. Filling up a fuel cell is no more complicated than filling up a car with petrol; it can be done in minutes.

The Toyota Mirai is a good-looking car with Lexus levels of luxury. It has a refined driving experience that makes it very nice to drive. It has a great range of up to 402 miles per refill and has a snazzy interior filled with technology. However, the Mirai isn’t as quick as other electric cars and can go from 0 - 62 mph in a leisurely 9.1 seconds, substantially slower than Toyota’s plug-in hybrid, the RAV4 Prime, which can go from 0 - 62 in 6 seconds. 

The biggest issue with the Toyota Mirai is limited hydrogen availability in the UK, which makes owning one a hassle and hinders its appeal. There are just 15 public hydrogen fuel stations in the UK that you can use to fill up your Mirai, so it might not be worth buying a Mirai unless you live near one of the refuelling stations. If hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are going to become a serious option for UK drivers, huge infrastructure investment is needed alongside government support before you can really justify purchasing one.

The Toyota Mirai prices start at £49,214. 

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota Mirai
Top Speed108.7 mph
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)402

Toyota Plug-In Hybrids

RAV4 Prime

ProsCons
Quick accelerationLacklustre handling
Quiet, comfortable rideLess luxurious than rivals
Roomy cabinLong braking distance

The Toyota RAV4 Prime is the quickest non-sports car Toyota makes, with an impressive top speed of 111 mph. It is a plug-in hybrid vehicle, which means that it has both a combustion engine and an electric battery that it uses for fuel. Most plug-in hybrids range between 25 - 30 miles; however, the RAV4 Prime surpasses this with 42 miles from its 18.1 kWh battery. 

It has a maximum charging speed of 6.6 kWh (AC), so if you charge the RAV4 Prime with an AC public charger, you should fill the battery in around three hours. Its range of 42 miles makes it ideal for city dwellers or people who own a home charging station or live near a public charging point. The best way to discover your nearest public charging point is to use Bonnet, our app, which connects you with 17+ charging networks.

The RAV4 Prime has a 2.5-litre engine that it uses when your battery runs out of power. The car can go from 0 - 62 mph in around six seconds. The RAV4 Prime is a great plug-in hybrid vehicle that showcases Toyota’s understanding of how to make hybrid cars. However, if you’re interested in buying a RAV4 Prime, you might be sad to discover it is slightly more pricey than plug-in hybrids, with prices starting at £46,000.

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota RAV4 Prime
Top Speed111 mph
Max Charging Speed6.6 kW AC
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)42 Miles
Battery Capacity 18.1 kWh 

Other Hybrid Toyotas

As well as providing full-electric, hydrogen fuel cell and plug-in hybrid cars, Toyota also provides a large range of hybrid cars that you can purchase, such as:

  • Yaris Hybrid, a small car
  • Yaris Cross, an SUV
  • Corolla Hatchback Hybrid, a family car
  • Toyota C-HR Hybrid, an SUV.

These are not the same as plug-in hybrid cars. The crucial difference between plug-in and full hybrid cars is their battery use. A plug-in hybrid uses its battery as its primary power source, so it uses the power stored in it until it is depleted and then switches to using the vehicle’s combustion engine. 

A hybrid’s battery only uses its battery to drive the car at slower speeds and uses the combustion engine at all other times. We’ve created this chart to help you understand the difference between plug-in hybrids and full hybrid cars. 

Plug-in hybrid carsFull hybrid cars
When does the car use the battery?At all timesTo power the car at slower speeds
Battery sizeLargerSmaller
When does the car use the combustion engine?Simultaneously, or when electric power runs lowMost driving conditions

Find The Right Charging Point With Bonnet

Toyota currently has a limited range of electric vehicles; however, thanks to their ambitious plans, that will change in the next decade. The United Kingdom is going through an electric car boom, with more EV infrastructure than ever. There are so many charging points spread across the country that it can seem hard to know what chargers to charge at. 

That’s where Bonnet comes in. Bonnet is our app that allows you to discover all the best charging stations nearby and locate the one that conveniently provides the speeds you want at affordable prices. We’ve partnered with 17+ charging networks to ensure our app lets all our customers find the perfect charger.

When you charge at a charging station, you might be unable to charge unless you download their network app, buy an RFID card or purchase a membership. Doing so can quickly clutter your phone. You don’t need to download hundreds of apps or take out multiple memberships; you just need to download Bonnet, which lets you access 17+ charging networks with just one app for free.

If you’re interested in getting cheaper charging, we have a membership often called Bonnet Boosts. Bonnet Boosts can get you up to 15% off all your charging within our partners’ networks. We have two options for our customers to choose from.

Our first option is Light Boost, which is £2 monthly for 10% off and is the best choice for people with regular access to a personal charging point but still charge at public chargers frequently. Our second option is Turbo Boost, which is £8 monthly for 15% off your charging. Turbo Boost is ideal for people without a work or home charger and instead rely on public charging.

Find the perfect charger and get a discount; download Bonnet today.

FAQs

Does Toyota have a totally electric car?

Yes, Toyota has a fully-electric car. The Toyota bZ4X released in 2022 is Toyota’s first attempt at a full-electric car, having previously only made hybrid vehicles, like the Toyota Prius.

How much is the cheapest Toyota electric car?

Toyota only has one electric car currently on the market. The Toyota bZ4X starts from £41,000. Toyota does have cheaper cars, like their hybrid car, the Toyota Camry Hybrid, which starts at around £30,000.

How much is the Toyota bZ4X in the UK?

If you buy a new Toyota bZ4X in the UK, you should expect to pay as little as £44,929. However, if you buy a used bZ4X, you might be able to get one for between £33,835 - £42,130.

May 8, 2023

Toyota is one of several notable auto manufacturers that have started to dip their toes into the fully-electric vehicle market. They’re no strangers to the non-combustion engine market, however, as they have dominated the hybrid car market for the last two decades with their widely-recognisable Toyota Prius, which offered motorists their first glimpse of the future of automobiles and has functioned as a stepping stone for many once apprehensive drivers towards electric vehicles.

The Prius is cheap, efficient and synonymous with ride-share apps like Uber. Despite the Prius’ success, Toyota has not been as interested in the fully-electric market. Indeed it currently lags behind many of its rivals in this area. Whereas its competitors like Volkswagen have released many EV models, Toyota has only recently started launching full-electric vehicles.

Toyota is playing catch-up right now, but they have big plans for the future. To help drivers understand what Toyota currently offers in terms of electric cars, we’ve created this article on all the electric cars they currently offer and their respective pros and cons. 

The Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius is one of the most famous cars ever. It was the first mass-produced hybrid car ever made, and since 1997, it has sold over five million units, making it the world’s best-selling hybrid car. 

It was rated the cleanest vehicle in 2007 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Toyota Prius 2018 model, the Prius Eco, was named the second most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered car without a plug-in capability, behind only the Hyundai Ioniq Blue hybrid. 

Despite bringing hybrid technology to the UK, it has disappeared from our streets. Britain’s market attitudes have changed so much that Toyota did not bother to release the fifth generation Toyota Prius here after the fourth generation’s meagre sales. Despite this, the new Toyota Prius will be sold in other countries.

Toyota’s Future Plans

Toyota has been trailing many of its competitors; however, they have ambitious plans to change that. They plan to sell 3.5 million electric vehicles globally each year by 2030, around 1.5 million more than they do today. Their optimistic strategy also sees Toyota plan to launch 30 new BEVs within the same period. By the end of the decade, the Lexus will be EV-only. 

They plan to make their manufacturing plants completely carbon neutral by 2035 and put around £24 billion into electric vehicles and next-generation batteries between now and 2030. Toyota hopes this investment and strategy will help them catch up to their rivals and establish themselves in the EV market.

All-Electric Toyotas You Can Buy In The UK

Toyota bZ4X

ProsCons
Comfortable driving experienceLimited luggage space
Quick accelerationPoor real-world range
Easy-to-use controlsLess range than its competitors

The Toyota bZ4X was the first non-van full-electric vehicle that Toyota released in the UK (in 2022). It’s a comfortable car that is easy and fun to drive. It was co-developed with Subaru. 

Despite the futuristic name, It isn’t a groundbreaking car, but it is a reliable vehicle that shows that Toyota is not too far behind its competition. The 5-door car has a small boot and awkward interior storage spaces. It has a top speed of 99 mph and can accelerate from 0 - 62mph in around 7.5 seconds. 

While the car is a good start, it feels a bit lacklustre compared to rival cars like the Volkswagen ID.4, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. It has a lower range, slower charging rate and a more bland design than any of those vehicles. Prices start for the Toyota bZ4X at £47,995.

Toyota has plans for 30 more fully-electric vehicles by 2030, including an electric Lexus sports car, a flagship Lexus electric SUV, a pickup and a supercar to rival the likes of the Lotus Ejita. 

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota bZ4X
Top Speed99 mph
Max Charging Speed147 kW DC
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)205 miles
Battery Capacity 71.4 kWh

Toyota Proace Electric

ProsCons
Good warrantyOnly one configuration
Quiet and comfortable driveThe interior can feel cramped
Payload of one tonneLimited driving range

Alongside the Toyota bZ4X, Toyota’s only other full-electric vehicle you can buy in the UK is the Toyota Proace Electric, a medium-sized van with over 200 miles of range. You might not associate Toyota with vans, so this is a slight departure from the brand, but they also have a diesel-based Toyota Proace. 

The Proace Electric is only available in one configuration. It doesn’t have the largest interior, but it has a maximum payload of one tonne, slightly less than the diesel Proace. 

It comes with two battery versions, a 50 kW one, which offers 142 miles of driving per charge, and a 75 kW battery, which offers a range of 205 miles. Charging the 75 kW battery at full speed would take less than an hour to charge the van fully. The Proace Electric is a good, reliable, comfortable van.

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota Proace Electric
Top Speed81 mph
Max Charging Speed100 kW DC
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)205 miles
Battery Capacity 75 kWh

Toyota Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Toyota Mirai

ProsCons
400+ miles of rangeLimited hydrogen refuelling in the UK
High-quality driving experienceExpensive 
Luxurious cabinRefuelling is expensive 

‘Mirai’ is Japanese for ‘future’. Toyota unveiled its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Toyota Mirai, back in 2014, and it has been available for retail sale in the UK since 2016. Hydrogen fuel cells work similarly to batteries, providing clean and efficient energy to fuel your car. However, they don’t need recharging or ever run down. Filling up a fuel cell is no more complicated than filling up a car with petrol; it can be done in minutes.

The Toyota Mirai is a good-looking car with Lexus levels of luxury. It has a refined driving experience that makes it very nice to drive. It has a great range of up to 402 miles per refill and has a snazzy interior filled with technology. However, the Mirai isn’t as quick as other electric cars and can go from 0 - 62 mph in a leisurely 9.1 seconds, substantially slower than Toyota’s plug-in hybrid, the RAV4 Prime, which can go from 0 - 62 in 6 seconds. 

The biggest issue with the Toyota Mirai is limited hydrogen availability in the UK, which makes owning one a hassle and hinders its appeal. There are just 15 public hydrogen fuel stations in the UK that you can use to fill up your Mirai, so it might not be worth buying a Mirai unless you live near one of the refuelling stations. If hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are going to become a serious option for UK drivers, huge infrastructure investment is needed alongside government support before you can really justify purchasing one.

The Toyota Mirai prices start at £49,214. 

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota Mirai
Top Speed108.7 mph
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)402

Toyota Plug-In Hybrids

RAV4 Prime

ProsCons
Quick accelerationLacklustre handling
Quiet, comfortable rideLess luxurious than rivals
Roomy cabinLong braking distance

The Toyota RAV4 Prime is the quickest non-sports car Toyota makes, with an impressive top speed of 111 mph. It is a plug-in hybrid vehicle, which means that it has both a combustion engine and an electric battery that it uses for fuel. Most plug-in hybrids range between 25 - 30 miles; however, the RAV4 Prime surpasses this with 42 miles from its 18.1 kWh battery. 

It has a maximum charging speed of 6.6 kWh (AC), so if you charge the RAV4 Prime with an AC public charger, you should fill the battery in around three hours. Its range of 42 miles makes it ideal for city dwellers or people who own a home charging station or live near a public charging point. The best way to discover your nearest public charging point is to use Bonnet, our app, which connects you with 17+ charging networks.

The RAV4 Prime has a 2.5-litre engine that it uses when your battery runs out of power. The car can go from 0 - 62 mph in around six seconds. The RAV4 Prime is a great plug-in hybrid vehicle that showcases Toyota’s understanding of how to make hybrid cars. However, if you’re interested in buying a RAV4 Prime, you might be sad to discover it is slightly more pricey than plug-in hybrids, with prices starting at £46,000.

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota RAV4 Prime
Top Speed111 mph
Max Charging Speed6.6 kW AC
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)42 Miles
Battery Capacity 18.1 kWh 

Other Hybrid Toyotas

As well as providing full-electric, hydrogen fuel cell and plug-in hybrid cars, Toyota also provides a large range of hybrid cars that you can purchase, such as:

  • Yaris Hybrid, a small car
  • Yaris Cross, an SUV
  • Corolla Hatchback Hybrid, a family car
  • Toyota C-HR Hybrid, an SUV.

These are not the same as plug-in hybrid cars. The crucial difference between plug-in and full hybrid cars is their battery use. A plug-in hybrid uses its battery as its primary power source, so it uses the power stored in it until it is depleted and then switches to using the vehicle’s combustion engine. 

A hybrid’s battery only uses its battery to drive the car at slower speeds and uses the combustion engine at all other times. We’ve created this chart to help you understand the difference between plug-in hybrids and full hybrid cars. 

Plug-in hybrid carsFull hybrid cars
When does the car use the battery?At all timesTo power the car at slower speeds
Battery sizeLargerSmaller
When does the car use the combustion engine?Simultaneously, or when electric power runs lowMost driving conditions

Find The Right Charging Point With Bonnet

Toyota currently has a limited range of electric vehicles; however, thanks to their ambitious plans, that will change in the next decade. The United Kingdom is going through an electric car boom, with more EV infrastructure than ever. There are so many charging points spread across the country that it can seem hard to know what chargers to charge at. 

That’s where Bonnet comes in. Bonnet is our app that allows you to discover all the best charging stations nearby and locate the one that conveniently provides the speeds you want at affordable prices. We’ve partnered with 17+ charging networks to ensure our app lets all our customers find the perfect charger.

When you charge at a charging station, you might be unable to charge unless you download their network app, buy an RFID card or purchase a membership. Doing so can quickly clutter your phone. You don’t need to download hundreds of apps or take out multiple memberships; you just need to download Bonnet, which lets you access 17+ charging networks with just one app for free.

If you’re interested in getting cheaper charging, we have a membership often called Bonnet Boosts. Bonnet Boosts can get you up to 15% off all your charging within our partners’ networks. We have two options for our customers to choose from.

Our first option is Light Boost, which is £2 monthly for 10% off and is the best choice for people with regular access to a personal charging point but still charge at public chargers frequently. Our second option is Turbo Boost, which is £8 monthly for 15% off your charging. Turbo Boost is ideal for people without a work or home charger and instead rely on public charging.

Find the perfect charger and get a discount; download Bonnet today.

Key Points

  • Toyota has been a famous auto manufacturer in the electric vehicle market since they unveiled the Toyota Prius in 1997, which became the world’s best-selling hybrid car.
  • Despite this, Toyota hasn’t been the most proactive car maker for all-electric vehicles and only currently has two full-electric vehicles you can buy. 
  • They also have a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, plug-in hybrids and other hybrid models available.
  • Toyota has ambitious plans to build 30 new BEVs by 2030 and is investing heavily in EV technology.

Toyota is one of several notable auto manufacturers that have started to dip their toes into the fully-electric vehicle market. They’re no strangers to the non-combustion engine market, however, as they have dominated the hybrid car market for the last two decades with their widely-recognisable Toyota Prius, which offered motorists their first glimpse of the future of automobiles and has functioned as a stepping stone for many once apprehensive drivers towards electric vehicles.

The Prius is cheap, efficient and synonymous with ride-share apps like Uber. Despite the Prius’ success, Toyota has not been as interested in the fully-electric market. Indeed it currently lags behind many of its rivals in this area. Whereas its competitors like Volkswagen have released many EV models, Toyota has only recently started launching full-electric vehicles.

Toyota is playing catch-up right now, but they have big plans for the future. To help drivers understand what Toyota currently offers in terms of electric cars, we’ve created this article on all the electric cars they currently offer and their respective pros and cons. 

The Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius is one of the most famous cars ever. It was the first mass-produced hybrid car ever made, and since 1997, it has sold over five million units, making it the world’s best-selling hybrid car. 

It was rated the cleanest vehicle in 2007 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Toyota Prius 2018 model, the Prius Eco, was named the second most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered car without a plug-in capability, behind only the Hyundai Ioniq Blue hybrid. 

Despite bringing hybrid technology to the UK, it has disappeared from our streets. Britain’s market attitudes have changed so much that Toyota did not bother to release the fifth generation Toyota Prius here after the fourth generation’s meagre sales. Despite this, the new Toyota Prius will be sold in other countries.

Toyota’s Future Plans

Toyota has been trailing many of its competitors; however, they have ambitious plans to change that. They plan to sell 3.5 million electric vehicles globally each year by 2030, around 1.5 million more than they do today. Their optimistic strategy also sees Toyota plan to launch 30 new BEVs within the same period. By the end of the decade, the Lexus will be EV-only. 

They plan to make their manufacturing plants completely carbon neutral by 2035 and put around £24 billion into electric vehicles and next-generation batteries between now and 2030. Toyota hopes this investment and strategy will help them catch up to their rivals and establish themselves in the EV market.

All-Electric Toyotas You Can Buy In The UK

Toyota bZ4X

ProsCons
Comfortable driving experienceLimited luggage space
Quick accelerationPoor real-world range
Easy-to-use controlsLess range than its competitors

The Toyota bZ4X was the first non-van full-electric vehicle that Toyota released in the UK (in 2022). It’s a comfortable car that is easy and fun to drive. It was co-developed with Subaru. 

Despite the futuristic name, It isn’t a groundbreaking car, but it is a reliable vehicle that shows that Toyota is not too far behind its competition. The 5-door car has a small boot and awkward interior storage spaces. It has a top speed of 99 mph and can accelerate from 0 - 62mph in around 7.5 seconds. 

While the car is a good start, it feels a bit lacklustre compared to rival cars like the Volkswagen ID.4, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. It has a lower range, slower charging rate and a more bland design than any of those vehicles. Prices start for the Toyota bZ4X at £47,995.

Toyota has plans for 30 more fully-electric vehicles by 2030, including an electric Lexus sports car, a flagship Lexus electric SUV, a pickup and a supercar to rival the likes of the Lotus Ejita. 

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota bZ4X
Top Speed99 mph
Max Charging Speed147 kW DC
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)205 miles
Battery Capacity 71.4 kWh

Toyota Proace Electric

ProsCons
Good warrantyOnly one configuration
Quiet and comfortable driveThe interior can feel cramped
Payload of one tonneLimited driving range

Alongside the Toyota bZ4X, Toyota’s only other full-electric vehicle you can buy in the UK is the Toyota Proace Electric, a medium-sized van with over 200 miles of range. You might not associate Toyota with vans, so this is a slight departure from the brand, but they also have a diesel-based Toyota Proace. 

The Proace Electric is only available in one configuration. It doesn’t have the largest interior, but it has a maximum payload of one tonne, slightly less than the diesel Proace. 

It comes with two battery versions, a 50 kW one, which offers 142 miles of driving per charge, and a 75 kW battery, which offers a range of 205 miles. Charging the 75 kW battery at full speed would take less than an hour to charge the van fully. The Proace Electric is a good, reliable, comfortable van.

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota Proace Electric
Top Speed81 mph
Max Charging Speed100 kW DC
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)205 miles
Battery Capacity 75 kWh

Toyota Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Toyota Mirai

ProsCons
400+ miles of rangeLimited hydrogen refuelling in the UK
High-quality driving experienceExpensive 
Luxurious cabinRefuelling is expensive 

‘Mirai’ is Japanese for ‘future’. Toyota unveiled its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Toyota Mirai, back in 2014, and it has been available for retail sale in the UK since 2016. Hydrogen fuel cells work similarly to batteries, providing clean and efficient energy to fuel your car. However, they don’t need recharging or ever run down. Filling up a fuel cell is no more complicated than filling up a car with petrol; it can be done in minutes.

The Toyota Mirai is a good-looking car with Lexus levels of luxury. It has a refined driving experience that makes it very nice to drive. It has a great range of up to 402 miles per refill and has a snazzy interior filled with technology. However, the Mirai isn’t as quick as other electric cars and can go from 0 - 62 mph in a leisurely 9.1 seconds, substantially slower than Toyota’s plug-in hybrid, the RAV4 Prime, which can go from 0 - 62 in 6 seconds. 

The biggest issue with the Toyota Mirai is limited hydrogen availability in the UK, which makes owning one a hassle and hinders its appeal. There are just 15 public hydrogen fuel stations in the UK that you can use to fill up your Mirai, so it might not be worth buying a Mirai unless you live near one of the refuelling stations. If hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are going to become a serious option for UK drivers, huge infrastructure investment is needed alongside government support before you can really justify purchasing one.

The Toyota Mirai prices start at £49,214. 

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota Mirai
Top Speed108.7 mph
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)402

Toyota Plug-In Hybrids

RAV4 Prime

ProsCons
Quick accelerationLacklustre handling
Quiet, comfortable rideLess luxurious than rivals
Roomy cabinLong braking distance

The Toyota RAV4 Prime is the quickest non-sports car Toyota makes, with an impressive top speed of 111 mph. It is a plug-in hybrid vehicle, which means that it has both a combustion engine and an electric battery that it uses for fuel. Most plug-in hybrids range between 25 - 30 miles; however, the RAV4 Prime surpasses this with 42 miles from its 18.1 kWh battery. 

It has a maximum charging speed of 6.6 kWh (AC), so if you charge the RAV4 Prime with an AC public charger, you should fill the battery in around three hours. Its range of 42 miles makes it ideal for city dwellers or people who own a home charging station or live near a public charging point. The best way to discover your nearest public charging point is to use Bonnet, our app, which connects you with 17+ charging networks.

The RAV4 Prime has a 2.5-litre engine that it uses when your battery runs out of power. The car can go from 0 - 62 mph in around six seconds. The RAV4 Prime is a great plug-in hybrid vehicle that showcases Toyota’s understanding of how to make hybrid cars. However, if you’re interested in buying a RAV4 Prime, you might be sad to discover it is slightly more pricey than plug-in hybrids, with prices starting at £46,000.

Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota RAV4 Prime
Top Speed111 mph
Max Charging Speed6.6 kW AC
Maximum Range (Real Range Estimate)42 Miles
Battery Capacity 18.1 kWh 

Other Hybrid Toyotas

As well as providing full-electric, hydrogen fuel cell and plug-in hybrid cars, Toyota also provides a large range of hybrid cars that you can purchase, such as:

  • Yaris Hybrid, a small car
  • Yaris Cross, an SUV
  • Corolla Hatchback Hybrid, a family car
  • Toyota C-HR Hybrid, an SUV.

These are not the same as plug-in hybrid cars. The crucial difference between plug-in and full hybrid cars is their battery use. A plug-in hybrid uses its battery as its primary power source, so it uses the power stored in it until it is depleted and then switches to using the vehicle’s combustion engine. 

A hybrid’s battery only uses its battery to drive the car at slower speeds and uses the combustion engine at all other times. We’ve created this chart to help you understand the difference between plug-in hybrids and full hybrid cars. 

Plug-in hybrid carsFull hybrid cars
When does the car use the battery?At all timesTo power the car at slower speeds
Battery sizeLargerSmaller
When does the car use the combustion engine?Simultaneously, or when electric power runs lowMost driving conditions

Find The Right Charging Point With Bonnet

Toyota currently has a limited range of electric vehicles; however, thanks to their ambitious plans, that will change in the next decade. The United Kingdom is going through an electric car boom, with more EV infrastructure than ever. There are so many charging points spread across the country that it can seem hard to know what chargers to charge at. 

That’s where Bonnet comes in. Bonnet is our app that allows you to discover all the best charging stations nearby and locate the one that conveniently provides the speeds you want at affordable prices. We’ve partnered with 17+ charging networks to ensure our app lets all our customers find the perfect charger.

When you charge at a charging station, you might be unable to charge unless you download their network app, buy an RFID card or purchase a membership. Doing so can quickly clutter your phone. You don’t need to download hundreds of apps or take out multiple memberships; you just need to download Bonnet, which lets you access 17+ charging networks with just one app for free.

If you’re interested in getting cheaper charging, we have a membership often called Bonnet Boosts. Bonnet Boosts can get you up to 15% off all your charging within our partners’ networks. We have two options for our customers to choose from.

Our first option is Light Boost, which is £2 monthly for 10% off and is the best choice for people with regular access to a personal charging point but still charge at public chargers frequently. Our second option is Turbo Boost, which is £8 monthly for 15% off your charging. Turbo Boost is ideal for people without a work or home charger and instead rely on public charging.

Find the perfect charger and get a discount; download Bonnet today.

FAQs

Does Toyota have a totally electric car?

Yes, Toyota has a fully-electric car. The Toyota bZ4X released in 2022 is Toyota’s first attempt at a full-electric car, having previously only made hybrid vehicles, like the Toyota Prius.

How much is the cheapest Toyota electric car?

Toyota only has one electric car currently on the market. The Toyota bZ4X starts from £41,000. Toyota does have cheaper cars, like their hybrid car, the Toyota Camry Hybrid, which starts at around £30,000.

How much is the Toyota bZ4X in the UK?

If you buy a new Toyota bZ4X in the UK, you should expect to pay as little as £44,929. However, if you buy a used bZ4X, you might be able to get one for between £33,835 - £42,130.

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