New Toyota RAV4: The Hybrid as Smart as an Electric

The Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid certainly illustrates the future of everyday electric mobility, boosted by rapid charging.

The new Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid combines two major strengths: a 100% electric drive for everyday trips, and an internal combustion engine for long distances. With an electric range of up to 100 km*, it easily meets the daily needs of most drivers: commuting, shopping, or urban travel, while providing a quiet driving experience, with zero local emissions and economic use.

One of the major advantages of this model is its rapid charging. Its 22.7 kWh lithium-ion battery comes with a 50 kW fast charger, allowing it to go from 10% to 80% charge in just 30 minutes. This is a real achievement for an SUV of this size. Charging is also faster at home or at public stations thanks to a new 11 kW AC charger, which allows for a full charge in about 3 hours — twice as fast as before. This time-saving significantly eases daily life.

And for longer trips, the internal combustion engine takes over, ensuring range and peace of mind, without relying on a charging station. The RAV4 plug-in hybrid thus offers the best of both worlds: the simplicity of an electric vehicle during the week, and the flexibility of a gasoline engine for long journeys without constraints, with quick refueling in just a few minutes.

With a combined power of 304 hp and intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD-i), this SUV remains performant and versatile, regardless of road conditions. It fully aligns with Toyota’s multi-technology approach towards carbon neutrality, providing a concrete solution suited to all needs.

Electric for daily use, thermal when needed, the RAV4 plug-in hybrid seems designed to adapt to all situations, balancing performance, efficiency, and freedom.

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