A look at how the different driving modes function on a Toyota hybrid vehicle

Your Toyota hybrid vehicle delivers exceptional fuel economy in any and every situation. That's why you bought it and that's why you love it! Whether you are driving a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, a Toyota Highlander Hybrid, or a Toyota Prius Prime or Toyota RAV4 Prime, you enjoy a remarkable level of comfort and refinement along with exceptional fuel economy.

Did you know that you have control over how your hybrid engine is behaving and how efficient it can be? Using different driving modes, you have complete control over the way the gas engine and the electric powertrain interact. Depending on the driving mode that you are in, you can put the emphasis on electric power or even function in full electric mode depending on the model. That said, if you are looking to optimize performance while also enjoying efficiency, there are driving modes that will allow you to do that. Let's take a closer look at the different driving modes offered on new Toyota hybrid vehicles.

Toyota Hybrid Driving Modes – Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Prius

ECO Mode – ECO Mode makes it a lot easier to drive in the most efficient manner possible. By putting your vehicle in ECO Mode, you adjust all of the various parameters of the vehicle to their most efficient setting including the accelerator and climate controls. You can drive normaly and you will realize that your fuel economy is improving.

EV Mode – EV mode will you the battery and electric motor only when possible, usually at low speeds. By putting your Toyota hybrid in EV mode, you are asking the powertrain to go fully electric when possible.

Sport Mode – Sport mode uses the best balance of the gas engine and the electric motor. By putting the vehicle into Sport mode, you get the best combination of performance and efficiency.

Toyota PHEV Driving Modes – Toyota Prius Prime, Toyota RAV4 Prime

EV Auto Mode – EV Auto Mode will use only electric power when possible and when appropriate. It automatically switches to the battery and electric motor when the situation is right.

Hybrid Vehicle Mode – This mode optimizes the input of both the gas engine and the hybrid motor to deliver the best performance.

EV Mode – Toyota plug-in hybrid vehicles also have EV mode. If the battery is charged, you will function on electric power alone in this mode. In the Toyota Prius Prime, you can go over 40 kilometres without using a single drop of fuel.