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Toyota led the way in electric vehicles when it introduced its Prius hybrid in the 1990s, giving Maple Shade drivers a way to save on gas mileage and fuel costs. Fast forward more than 20 years, and the automaker has more than 10 hybrids and one EV available presently.
See what’s available with our Toyota EV first-time buyer’s guide. We’ve got plenty of choices available right now for Marlton families.
We’ll go over what to look for in an EV in detail with several points.
The price of a new vehicle is often the biggest consideration when shopping for your next car, pickup, or SUV. We understand. Investing in a new car is a big decision, and you want a reliable vehicle in your Cherry Hill garage.
Owning a Toyota EV or hybrid vehicle gives you the opportunity to reduce your overall costs of ownership. For hybrids, you’ll save on fuel costs. For EVs, you won’t need oil changes and some fluid changes because there are fewer moving parts, so you’ll save on maintenance. However, you’ll need to keep an eye on the tires and brakes because EVs are heavier than internal combustion engine models of a similar size. That’s due to the battery packs.
You’ll also need to have an electrician install a special home charger to make charging an EV easier in your Marlton garage. However, this is still cheaper than gasoline! You could charge your Toyota EV overnight while you’re sleeping.
Even with public charging, which costs money, charging at peak times of electrical usage can be less expensive than heading to a gas station. There are plenty of public charging stations in and around Mount Laurel.
The overall range between charges is also a priority when shopping for an EV for your family in Mount Laurel. Toyota EVs get plenty of range, giving you confidence for weekend getaways to your favorite beach, resort, Poconos, Catskills, or outdoor destination.
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X gets 252 miles of range for the FWD model and 228 miles for AWD. It’s got some zip, too, with speedy acceleration.
Long drives are not a problem with your Toyota EV. Just like any other trip, you’ll need to map out your trip to keep public charging stations within range. You can find plenty of DC Fast Charging stations available to the public through the Toyota app and your vehicle’s navigation system. Many major metropolitan areas, like Mount Laurel, and well-traveled interstate highways have public charging stations at key locations, making long trips possible for every vacation you want to take across NJ or across the country.
Prices will vary at these stations because electricity costs, just like gasoline prices, vary from city to city. Also, take into account how often you’ll use the air conditioner or heater because those run on electricity from the EV battery. Extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures may reduce the range of your Toyota EV considerably, so plan ahead for that.
When towing something, like with your Toyota Tundra hybrid, your gas mileage won’t be as good as when you’re not hauling a trailer or cargo in the bed.
The battery warranty is important for Toyota EV owners because you want the powerplant to last for many years, usually a decade, much like you would with the powertrain of a gasoline-powered engine. Toyota has an all-electric or hybrid battery warranty that lasts 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. You’ll get many great years out of your EV!
Toyota has a great selection of hybrid vehicles if you’re not quite ready for an all-electric vehicle.
Every one of Toyota’s hybrid models gets outstanding gas mileage.
Now you know what to look for in an EV or hybrid from Toyota. Take the next steps with us by climbing in the driver’s seat of a new Toyota EV in Mount Laurel. Contact us or call 856-394-5559 to schedule a test drive with our team.
