Method 1: Sport Mode down hill with cruise control or use PDA following a vehicle for 10-15 minutes. Don't use the brake.
The truck will use the motor to brake which will fully charge the battery.
Method 2: Tow/Haul mode. Will fully charge while driving on a flat road, it seems to me that...
I thought I would share this for people curious of what it takes to replace the battery years down the road.
BATTERY REMOVAL / REPLACEMENT
NEW BATTERY CHARGING
I haven't seen much skid plate love for the hybrid so I was happy when I stumbled upon these... price is right and hybrid option is nice! (I am not affiliated in any way, just another taco owner scouting for good deals)
There is a big discount if you buy them directly from @RIVAL 4x4 but they...
So I keep seeing people install these 11,000Lb rated recovery hooks... but no way this thin metal and small welds are rated for it? It actually looks ridiculous lol.
ChatGPT says " The front “recovery” (really tow) hooks on the 2025 Toyota Tacoma are not officially rated for vehicle recovery or...