It’s one thing to get that amazing hybrid car, but it’s another to load up with hybrid accessories. Most accessories are basic necessities for protection and maintenance, but some are enhancements to both aesthetics and function. When looking to improve your hybrid driving experience, it’s best to start with these accessories.

Window Deflectors

The most commonly used hybrid accessories are window deflectors, such as the smoke colored side window deflectors for Prius 2010 & 2011. Forgotten at times, window deflectors can be unnoticed at first, but it has been quite essential to any car in the rain. They keep the rain from dripping into the car when the windows are slightly open, which in turn allows for extra ventilation or a quick chat by the window. They are made of acrylic plastic and designed to conform with the window shape for a perfect fit. They’re often finished in smoke or chrome and easily mountable with adhesive.

Windshield Visors

One of the most important hybrid accessories are windshield visors. On a hot sunny day, it’s everything your hybrid needs while sitting in a parking lot waiting for your return. Windshield visors are crucial protection against ultraviolet rays, diminishing soaring temperatures within the car. Like Heat Shield by Canvasworks, some visors are custom made to fit specifically for hybrid models, such as the Prius of 2010 & 2011.

Roof Racks and Carriers

Hybrid sedans are sometimes used for city and out-of-town driving, calling the need for roof racks and carriers. These make good investments for the travelling lifestyle. They’re often made of steel with powder coating. Some roof racks are designed for bikes and some are designed for surfboards. Some are designed for general luggage, such as cargo baskets. Whether surfboard or luggage, all that’s needed for a secured carrier are the right fittings and straps.

Cargo Bags and Roof Boxes

Essential hybrid accessories include soft-top cargo bags or the sturdier roof boxes that can make for a more organized trip. The two are specialized for different kinds of baggage. Cargo bags are made of weatherproof fabric and are available in large sizes. Some require a cargo tray, but others are quite secure with their own straps properly installed. Roof boxes, meanwhile, are made of plastic such as high-density polyethylene or HDPE and are attached directly onto a roof rack. They’re sleeker and smaller, able to fit with smaller cars. Roof boxes are also lockable and sometimes supported by a lifting system, depending on the model. They’re made in an aerodynamic shape to reduce drag and diminish noise, making these hybrid accessories more efficient.