Yes, it is completely normal and expected for the hybrid READY light (ضوء «جاهز» للسيارة الهجينة) to remain illuminated in GCC-spec vehicles sold in the UAE, such as the Toyota Camry Hybrid or Lexus ES 300h. This green light signals that the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is active and the car is ready to be driven in electric or hybrid modes, even if the petrol engine is off. In the UAE's harsh climate, these systems are designed for constant readiness to manage key functions like immediate electric motor assistance for air conditioning at a traffic light on Sheikh Zayed Road, preventing the main battery from draining. According to a 2024 bulletin by the RTA Dubai regarding hybrid vehicle safety inspections, the persistent READY indicator is a standard operational state and not a fault code. Data from the MOI UAE's vehicle registration statistics for 2023 shows a significant year-on-year increase in new hybrid registrations, reflecting growing consumer familiarity with this technology. For a typical UAE driver covering 25,000 km per year in mixed city/highway driving, a hybrid's primary value is fuel savings in stop-start traffic. Using Special 95 fuel, a car achieving 18 km/l versus a conventional counterpart at 12 km/l can save approximately 4,500 AED annually on fuel alone, offsetting a portion of the higher initial cost over 3-5 years of ownership.
