Toyota of Clermont explains mild hybrids

Toyota of Clermont explains mild hybrids

Mild hybrids are becoming a hot topic in the car community - but what is a mild hybrid? Also, what’s the difference between a mild hybrid vs full hybrid? Don’t worry, Toyota of Clermont is Making it Simple™ for you. Let’s get into it.

What is a mild hybrid?

What is a mild hybrid? Well, it’s an electrified vehicle that incorporates an engine with a low-voltage (around 48V) battery and an electric motor. Also, they use regenerative braking to help charge their electric battery. 

Are you thinking about getting into a mild hybrid vehicle? Slow down…you should know if a mild hybrid is better than a full hybrid. (Spoiler alert, it’s not.)

Mild hybrid vs full hybrid: Which is better?

When thinking about a mild hybrid vs full hybrid, you might be wondering which is better and how they m:

• Full hybrids can drive with zero emissions for a lot longer than mild hybrid cars, so you’re being environmentally friendly. 

• The perk of owning a Clermont Toyota full hybrid versus a mild hybrid is that you’ll get better fuel efficiency with up to 13% better fuel consumption.

• Full hybrids can go 100% EV at very low speeds and for very short time periods, while mild hybrids don’t have this option. They only

So it’s safe enough to say that full hybrids are better than mild hybrids; you’ll save more money on gas, more time not being at the gas station, and you’re being more eco-friendly – what’s not to love about a full hybrid?

Are mild hybrids worth the money?

Right now, Toyota doesn’t offer a mild hybrid car option, but they do offer full hybrids like the 2024 Clermont Toyota Prius. We may be a bit biased since we are full hybrid fans, but we say mild hybrids are NOT worth your money. Instead, you can go for a full hybrid option on our lot. Here are just a few that you’ll find waiting for you:

• RAV4 Hybrid (41/38 mpg)

• Corolla Cross Hybrid (45/38)

• Prius (57/56 mpg)

• Venza (40/37 mpg)

• Crown (42/41 mpg)

• Corolla Hybrid (53/46 mpg)

• Camry Hybrid (51/53 mpg)

We even have hybrid options for our Clermont Toyota Tundra and the newly redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma. 

Ready to test drive a full hybrid? Stop by Toyota of Clermont today!

Are you ready to forget about your question “What is a mild hybrid” and step into a full hybrid? Or maybe you have a couple more questions about our mild hybrids. Either way, our Clermont sales specialists would love to help you. Give us a call at (352) 404-7000. We’re located just off the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50 Clermont, FL, 34711.