Results of the study show that at 3-5 years old, the resale value on hybrid vehicles is notably higher than electric vehicles. For used hybrid vehicles, the residual value after three years is 65.6%, which is 13.5% greater than an electric vehicle. After 4 years it is 56.9% and after five years is 46.3%. For electric vehicles, the residual value after three years is 52.1%, after 4 years is 42.6% and after 5 years is 32.5%.

The proven hybrid technology that, unlike electric vehicles, you don’t have to plug in, has seen Toyota experience a 100% increase in sales of hybrid vehicles in 2017 compared to last year. These results show that hybrid is now moving towards mainstream popularity.

Globally, Toyota sales of hybrid cars has surpassed 10 million units, further enhancing Toyota’s leadership in hybrid technology. In Ireland, hybrid vehicles now make up a total of 3.4% of the market, up from 1.5% in 2016 and Toyota expect that to double again in 2018.

Commenting on the results, Michael Gaynor, Toyota Ireland Marketing Director said,

“These results further highlight the benefits of Hybrid in comparison to electric vehicles. In addition to not having range anxiety, a hybrid customers also has the comfort in knowing their residual value will not be compromised when making the decision to drive a cleaner more efficient car. Hybrid sales continue to dominate with hybrid expected to surpass 30% of Toyota’s total passenger car sales in 172.”