Toyota is known for its expertise in hybrids and its refusal to put all its eggs in the EV basket, which proved to be the right move in such a volatile automotive landscape. The world’s best-selling automaker is now reportedly preparing its first EREVs (range-extender EVs).
For those who find it hard to comprehend the different types of electrification, EREVs are basically EVs with the addition of a small gasoline engine used as a generator for the battery pack to extend driving range. This differentiates them from Toyota’s current self-charging hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) lineup, in which the combustion engine is directly connected to the wheels.
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