Better understand the different driving modes in your Toyota hybrid vehicle

Like many other consumers, you know the benefits offered by Toyota hybrid vehicles. These vehicles not only offer exceptional and often class-leading fuel economy, but they also deliver exceptional performance and all of the safety, refinement, and comfort that we associate with Toyota vehicles.

There are multiple different driving modes that you can use on your Toyota hybrid vehicle to ensure the best and highest level of fuel economy. We thought we would take a look at the different driving modes offered on Toyota hybrid vehicles to help you better understand how each one functions. These modes will differ depending on the vehicle, but ultimately they are all designed to give you the best and most efficient performance depending on the driving situation.

ECO Mode: This mode will adjust the parameters of the vehicle to ensure that everything is functioning at the most efficient setting possible. This means adjusting the accelerator to deliver smooth accelerations, modifying the output of the engine and climate controls, and tuning every important feature to make it easy to achieve the lowest fuel consumption your Toyota can.

EV Auto Mode: This particular driving mode available on plug-in hybrid Toyota models like the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime automatically switches from fully electric to hybrid driving depending on the situation. The goal is always to ensure optimal efficiency while also taking into considering the demands made by the driver.

EV Mode: This mode uses only the battery to power the vehicle and allows for full electric driving when the battery is fully charged in Toyota PHEV models. In Toyota hybrid models like the Toyota Highlander Hybrid or Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, this driving mode will use only EV power when possible over short distances.

Hybrid Vehicle Mode: This mode perfectly balances the gas engine and the electric powertrain to give you the most efficient level of performance possible.

Sport Mode: Sport mode is found on many Toyota hybrid vehicles. It uses the engine’s electric powertrain to maximize driving pleasure and improve performance.

As you can see, it is possible to modify the way your Toyota hybrid will behave on the road and optimize the various components to get the most efficient drive possible. Give us a call today to learn more.