Toyota and EDF Energy have teamed up to road trial the first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV) introduced by a car manufacturer to the UK.

Trials started last week and will continue for over a year. Toyota's right-hand drive PHV will make its 'on the road' debut as part of EDF Energy's company fleet and will be tested by employees under daily driving conditions.

The trial builds on the first European PHV testing programme launched by Toyota and EDF on French roads in September last year.

Toyota and EDF Energy are using an innovative charging and invoicing system which is incorporated into the PHV.

This system is compatible with a new generation of public charging stations, which aim to make electric power more accessible on public roads and car parks, and will reduce the cost to the customer.

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