The team at Toyota is always striving to deliver the future to customers today. By offering quality vehicles from a trusted manufacturer, drivers can transition from the standard combustion engine to a car, leading the way to a more environmentally friendly and wise future. The goal is to reach beyond slight improvements to become carbon-neutral and go Beyond Zero. Customers are invited to visit Toyota of Poway today to learn more about this lofty goal and how to become a part of a healthier and happier future with the electrified Toyota of their choice.
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Buyers already know that they can trust any vehicle that proudly wears the Toyota name and logo. However, many are unaware that Toyota offers a full range of electrified selections to meet their immediate needs as vehicles take this exciting and vital turn towards carbon neutrality. Please visit Toyota of Poway to review all the options for your next purchase, including:
Hybrid EVs
A hybrid EV pairs a typical gas engine with one or more electric motors to provide maximum flexibility, power, and efficiency. This is a great first step into the new world of green transportation choices.
Plug-In Hybrid EV
The plug-in version of the hybrid EV relies on a larger battery pack to provide extended function on battery power alone. These vehicles extend your capability to drive further on a more environmentally responsible power source.
Fuel Cell EV
The power for a fuel cell EV is created when stored hydrogen is delivered to the fuel cell stack and combined with oxygen from the outside air to produce electricity. This innovative process makes the electricity needed to power your new Toyota fuel cell EV.
Battery EV
This totally electric vehicle has no combustion engine and creates no harmful emissions to harm the planet. Instead, its function relies solely on electric motors for smooth, clean power for your Toyota vehicle.
Learning More About Charging Your Toyota EV
There are three levels of chargers available for drivers. The time needed to recharge your Toyota entirely will depend on the charger type you are using and the level of charge remaining on the batteries. Your charging options include:
Level 1
The Level 1 charging station is powered by a standard 120-volt outlet that you would find in your home. However, you are not limited to charging at your house. You can plug this charging apparatus into any 120-volt 3-prong standard residential outlet. This is the ideal solution for drivers who have a short commute and need only a partial charge.
Level 2
The Level 2 charger requires a 240-volt outlet that is ideally on a dedicated circuit. These outlets are often available in your home and are used to power an electric clothes dryer. If you do not have a 240-volt outlet, a licensed electrician can typically add one to your home’s electrical system. This power source is the more expedient charger offered for residential use. It is also the power source found in many public charging stations.
Level 3
Level 3 charging is only offered at certain DC fast-charging public stations. Currently, it can only be used to charge the bZ4X model and is the most rapid charge source.
Charging On The Go
Many drivers are concerned about their ability to charge an EV while away from home. This is a valid question as you see gas stations throughout the city, but you might not be aware of even a single charging station for your new EV. However, the idea becomes less intimidating once you know there are over 57,000 Level 2 or Level 3 charging stations in the country. Toyota is excited to work with ChargePoint and EVgo to help customers access the charging stations they need near home and when traveling in their new EV.
Toyota Battery Lifecycles And Warranties
Many buyers are unsure what to expect for battery life expectancy when they purchase a new EV. Many are worried that they will need the power packs replaced long before replacing the vehicle. However, that is not the case. In fact, many Toyota EV batteries outlive this first application and are repurposed or reused when the car is sold. In other cases, the unit is immediately recycled. The average EV battery lifecycle includes:
First use in an EV vehicle
Second use in a non-automotive application, such as power for a hospital device
Recycle to extract raw materials for further uses
Production in a new manufacturing process to create new first-use batteries for new Toyota vehicles
The warranty on your Toyota hybrid battery is 10 years or 150,000 miles. In the case of EV electric drive components, the warranty is 8 years or 100,000 miles and includes the traction battery when below 70% of its original capacity, as well as the transaxle, inverter, and converter.
The Lofty Yet Attainable Goals Of Beyond Zero
Toyota has always been known as a company looking toward the future. Our Beyond Zero program was created to ensure that we pass along a planet that will allow future generations to enjoy the natural beauty and wonders we know today without added damage from carbon emissions. However, that is not the only purpose of this project. We also strive to:
Protect Water
As the most precious resource on the planet, Toyota is working to conserve water and support organizations that restore watersheds, rivers, and lakes throughout the nation.
Eliminate Throwaways
The throwaway mentality is not sustainable for our planet. Landfills are hazardous to all life forms and need to be monitored and reduced as much as possible. At Toyota, we are focused on processes that conserve all resources, reduce waste, and recycle products to provide multiple services and avoid becoming a part of the next landfill.
Promoting Biodiversity
The circle of life encompasses all species on the planet. We are all interdependent and must protect all habitats to ensure the balance of life and reduce the impact of climate change and challenges for everything living on this planet. Toyota supports the foundations and organizations working worldwide to protect biodiversity and the health of our entire planet.
Please visit the exceptional team at Toyota of Poway to learn more about joining in to protect the planet for future generations. Your next vehicle purchase is only the first step in protecting and preserving our world as we work to reach Beyond Zero.
