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Posted by on Nov 19, 2010 in Automobile, Business, TG Roundup, USA

100 Miles Per Gallon Toyota Rav4 EV

Folks who know about Tesla might see this as no surprise. For those of us not in the “Know”, Toyota is collaborating with TESLA , the super electric car maker. The result is RAV4 EV with 100 MPG. This was demoed two days back in LA autoshow.
Check the video below. Do you buy one ? Comments please.

More details are at http://www.toyotarav4ev.com

[Via Toyota’s Website ]

RAV4 EV
The first-generation Toyota RAV4 EV went into production in 1997. Powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack, it had a real world driving range of 80-110 miles on a single charge. 1,484 vehicles were sold or leased in the U.S., and more than half of those are still on the road today.

The second-generation RAV4 EV demonstration vehicle represents an important milestone in Toyota’s unique collaboration project with Tesla. A key aspect of the partnership is to establish a new product development model that incorporates Tesla’s streamlined, quick-action approach. Under this new process, Tesla is responsible for supplying the powertrain and related components according to Toyota engineering specifications while Toyota works to seamlessly integrate the powertrain.

In comparison to the RAV4 V6, the RAV4 EV electric powertrain adds 220 pounds, yet the rate of acceleration is nearly equal. Actual real world driving range is approximately 100 miles from a full battery charge. The demonstration vehicle features distinct exterior styling changes, including a new front bumper, grille, head lamps, fog lamps, and 18” alloy wheels. The interior received custom seat trim, multimedia dash displays, push-button shifter and dashboard meters. The RAV4 platform brings a 73-cubic-foot cargo area with rear seats folded down – no cargo space was lost in the conversion to an electric powertrain. The technical features and appearance of the RAV4 EV demonstration vehicle will serve as targets for the fully engineered, market-ready vehicle, expected to launch in 2012.

For more information on the RAV4 EV, please visit www.toyotarav4ev.com.

2 Comments

  1. Ramana garu,
    My guess is , It might be between 30K and 50 K. They cannot give it for less than 30K as the cost might be higher. Current V6 Rav 4 with loaded options touches 30K. They cannot go beyond 50K because of the price bracket. Folks can pay 50 grand for Lexus brand but not for a Toyota.

    Its all getting interested with Nissan Leaf / Honda Fit Electric and this Rav 4 reshaping the mini hatch / mini suv segment. I would wait for few more to jump on the bandwagon , Hyundai … for the prices to come down.

  2. any idea how much it costs? Toyota is known to rip people off on Prius for the additional benefit of adding fuel efficiency. 🙂