Global EV Comparison: Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 vs Tesla Model 3 Standard Range

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) for as low as €18790, while the Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 (2012-2014) was never offered for sale in Europe.

The Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 (2012-2014) is a SUV, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) is a Sedan.

Property Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Years of Production 2012-2014 2019-2020
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Canada China, Germany, USA
Body Style SUV Sedan
Market Availability USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €18790
GCC Score 4.7 6.1

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 (2012-2014).

Property Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Range (EPA) 166 km 354 km
Range (GCC) 158 km 336 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 41.8 kWh 60 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 39.7 kWh 57.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 25.1 kWh/100 km 17.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 3.98 km/kWh 5.84 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 2.4 6.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 (2012-2014) maxes out at 129 kW.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 (2012-2014) is limited to 10 kW.

Property Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 10 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 129 kW 170 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 5 5.7

Performance

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) is rear-wheel drive, while the Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 (2012-2014) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type IM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 115 kW 208 kW
Motor Power (hp) 154 hp 279 hp
Motor Torque 370 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.4 s 6.1 s
Top Speed 161 km/h 225 km/h
Performance Score 3.6 5

Dimensions

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Length 4620 mm 4695 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1855 mm 2088 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) - Width (w/o Mirrors) 1850 mm
Height 1684 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2660 mm 2875 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 (2012-2014) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020), but the Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 (2012-2014) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 (2012-2014) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Toyota RAV4 EV Gen 2 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1830 kg 1611 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 1031 l 561 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 2067 l 1235 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 88 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.1 5.1
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