Hybrid taxi hire in Birmingham from £100/week. SMV Toyota Prius and Corolla — 55-65mpg, ULEZ compliant, Birmingham CAZ-compliant (check your specific vehicle at gov.uk/clean-air-zones). Save up to £8/day in Clean Air Zone charges.
Hybrid taxis are especially valuable in Birmingham due to the city's Clean Air Zone. Non-compliant petrol and diesel vehicles are charged up to £8/day for driving in the Birmingham CAZ. Toyota hybrid vehicles from SMV are fully exempt — representing a saving of up to £2,920/year for full-time Birmingham taxi drivers.
The Toyota Prius returns 55-65mpg in real-world Birmingham private hire use — particularly efficient on Birmingham's stop-start urban routes where the hybrid system regenerates energy constantly. Combined with CAZ-compliant (check your specific vehicle at gov.uk/clean-air-zones)ion and £100/week rental, hybrid taxi hire from SMV is the most cost-effective option in Birmingham.
Our hybrid taxi fleet for Birmingham includes the Toyota Prius 2020, Prius 2019, Corolla Hatchback, Corolla Estate and C-HR. All are self-charging — no plug-in required.
Hybrid taxi hire in Birmingham from SMV starts at £100/week for the Toyota Prius. The Corolla Hatchback is £110/week and Corolla Estate is £120/week.
Yes. Toyota hybrid vehicles from SMV meet all CAZ requirements and are selected to meet Clean Air Zone requirements (check your vehicle at gov.uk/clean-air-zones) daily charge — saving up to £8/day vs non-compliant vehicles.
No. All SMV hybrids are self-charging — the battery recharges through regenerative braking and the petrol engine. No charging point required.
The Toyota Prius returns approximately 55-65mpg in Birmingham urban driving, which translates to approximately £75-£95/week in fuel for a full-time driver doing 500 miles.
Yes. All SMV hybrid vehicles meet Uber's vehicle requirements for Birmingham and are suitable for Uber (subject to current eligibility requirements)X use.
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