Basic differences between hybrid and non hybrid vehicles

People often ask how driving a hybrid differs between driving a regular vehicle. In this video I will try to give the easy differences between the non and hybrid vehicles.

[@huskytrails3654]

Thank you for this great video explaining the differences without getting too technical. It clears up so many clichés that are still floating around that hybrids are inferior to full gasoline cars in every way.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Great. That was my goal

[@chadtaylor6789]

My question is...do hybrid vehicles definitely have a higher possibility of shutting off whilst driving through high levels of water than normal vehicles? If so could you explain why? I know usually that the system if it detects water will power down to avoid damage electrical parts but that was a few years ago. I'm not sure if the systems have an ingress protection system that now facilitates greater protection against water damage

[@ronaldbrunsvold5632]

Just got a 2023 Prius Hybrid and I’m loving it. Mileage is fantastic. Took a little getting use to at first, but now I just jump in and drive.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Great. It is like anything else, do it enough and it becomes second nature. Now get back in a regular vehicle and it will be weird.

[@greenbrandy82]

Very informative video. I just purchased a 2023 Rav4 xle premium I was very confused at first by the eco score and some other aspects but your video helped a lot. Do you have a video that explains the new buttonless infotainment system? I really miss the buttons that my 2019 Rav4 had.

[@austinsoleyn1709]

Hello my friends thanks you'll for sharing I learned a great lot keep up the great work

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

no problem

[@KorageAA]

Great video!!!!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Thank you it was fun to make

[@melaniehurst7803]

Thank you for making these videos. I've learned so much about my new vehicle by watching them!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad you like them!

[@susanmeredith4957]

I’m loving my Rav hybrid! I find I’m more conscious of how I drive the hybrid, easing into starts, accelerating and stops. If you’re a lead foot you won’t appreciate improved gas milage. Question for you Steve, when you take it in for routine maintenance does the vent for the battery in back seat of the Rav get cleaned? Also do they check the car for updates?

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

They should

[@jeretso]

Brakes are rough on hybrids. Your passengers may yak in city driving. Price is higher on hybrids except for the Sienna which is only made in hybrid. Hybrids come with robot sounds to alert pedestrians. The sounds are louder than engine sounds. So if you hate aliens and robot sounds do not get it. Everything else hybrids are superior.

[@jeretso]

And Defrost takes forever on hybrids because your engine may not be on to warm up car.

[@SometimeIT]

awesome

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Thank you

[@nwezetx1]

I'm sorry to bother you, but is there a reason why last year you said the 2024 Tacoma kept the 3.5L V6? I wish I could send a private message to you, because I understand it's difficult for you to address. Thanks.

[@KorageAA]

Any thoughts on the HV cable on the Rav4? Is there a fix to the corrosion problem?

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Not sure of a corrosion issue

[@KorageAA]

@@stevenwelchtoyota Really? When there is even a case action?

[@Peace1dy]

Good video. I personally think Toyota should offer a prime trim for all of their vehicle. The new Grand Highlander is cool but a vehicle like the Mazda CX-90 gives you a plug in option.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

You never know what they will do

[@Peace1dy]

@@stevenwelchtoyota true. Hopefully it benefits the consumer.

[@jwmalcolm639]

Great video Steve I would say tne main major difference is hybrid is cvt Non hybrid is not Do you think eventually all non hybrid cvt will be standard in all vehicles?

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Its not a traditional CVT in a hybrid but it is listed as a CVT because it is a similar principal

[@jwmalcolm639]

@Steven Welch traditional as in acceleration similar to regular transmission. When i had corolla could not feel gear shift I'm curious of the new rav hybrid has the same feel.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

@@jwmalcolm639 you can feel shifts in a rav4 hybrid

[@frankenelimtangco2400]

Great explanation! But on summary Gasoline only cars are not electric assisted and then on Hybrid cars it’s electric assisted and your are getting electric by the combustion. Back then I don’t like hybrids and just stick to just regular combustion engine but in todays worlds where they want you to drive pure electric and the gas prices are super high. I appreciate the hybrid now! We’re planning to add a car and finally get a hybrid. 👍🏻

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

I tried to make it more easily understood by someone who has no idea of the difference

[@frankenelimtangco2400]

@@stevenwelchtoyota and you did no doubt 👌🏻

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

@@frankenelimtangco2400 thank you

[@yassturner2880]

why pay more for just a 10% fuel MPG economy??? i dotn do delivery or uber , i rather buy regular gas car.

[@AvinThorne]

The hybrid is weaker ....I don't care what they say. Hybrid is the worst. Who vex lost.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

All else the same the hybrid has more power