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 Hybrid vehicles are a familiar part of the American driving landscape today, but that wasn’t the case 25 years ago. When the Toyota Prius first launched, it introduced an entirely new way of thinking about fuel efficiency and sustainability. Now, with the arrival of the 2026 model, Toyota is celebrating the legacy of the car that helped transform the modern road.
 

EVgo Inc. has joined forces with Toyota to expand fast-charging options in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California. These new stations are part of Toyota's "Empact" initiative, aimed at improving access to EV charging in underserved communities. Equipped with high-powered 350kW chargers, each site is designed for both efficiency and affordability. Conveniently located near popular spots like grocery stores, restaurants, and retail centers, the stations can charge up to eight vehicles at once.

 

Toyota is deeply committed to safeguarding the environment's health, going well beyond the push for electrification in its range. The impact of automotive batteries on the environment is significant when improperly disposed of, often ending up in landfills and exacerbating pollution. Moreover, these end-of-life batteries contain reusable materials, urging Toyota to collaborate with Cirba Solutions, a company boasting over 60 years of battery recycling expertise.
 

Electric vehicles are quickly becoming some of the most popular vehicles on the road due to the ease of use and ownership that they provide. The upfront investment that an EV requires is usually around the same price as a comparably equipped gasoline vehicle, if not slightly more expensive. This added upfront expense is quickly negated though, as EVs are typically much less expensive to own.
 

Toyota has a number of electric cars of varying types in its lineup. Models include everything from hybrids to fully electric cars. Here are some examples of models.

 

Toyota has always pioneered the future, so their plans for going all-electric should come as no surprise to anyone. By 2050, the Japanese automaker set a goal to achieve total carbon neutrality. Introducing the Toyota bZ4X Concept, the latest car in these plans for total electrification of its vehicle lineup will stand out as the new torchbearer.

Now in its fourth iteration, the Toyota Prius is once again turning the hybrid market on its head. This all-new model of the popular hybrid car gets even more energy efficient features, as well as a spunky and modern exterior design that provides an added edge to the hatchback.

Toyota celebrated Earth Day this April with yet another ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award. This is the automaker’s 11th year winning the prestigious prize, which is given out each year by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Toyota is known as the automaker when it comes to hybrid cars. Already sporting a full lineup of green vehicles, the automaker decided to ramp up its hybrid offerings even more this year, mainly in the guise of one of their most popular models: the RAV4. The new hybrid crossover debuted at the New York Auto Show this April, and it’s definitely one of the most exciting new hybrid vehicles to come out in sometime.

To many, the hybrid car may seem like a 21st century marvel. A new, cleaner way to drive that our gas-centric ancestors just didn’t know about, but in reality, hybrid cars – and all-electric cars - have been around much longer than many people might have thought.