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Findings of the Toyota RAV4 EV review:This model looks like the older generation of the RAV4. It’s only sold in California, and only 2,600 will be produced
It has two types of power: regular and sports. The difference is torque. It has 218 lb-ft of torque in normal mode. Hitting the sport button will increase torque to 273 lb-ft.
Maximum torque is at 0 rpm.
It has 154 horsepower
Its range has to have a number in the middle of the normal range and the extended mode due to government regulations
Its range is 103 miles
This model has joint technology developed with Tesla
The car is priced at $49,800. It’s a bit steep, but compared to Tesla models, it’s a bargain
It is sold in Northern and Southern California and is being tested to see how interested people are in electric vehicles. If the test is successful, it might expand throughout the US
Charging time is 5 hours in regular mode and 6 hours in extended mode, while charging at home will take over 44 hours with a depleted battery. The vehicle comes with a charger to be used for emergencies.
It has 78 City and 74 Highway and 76 combined MPGe EPA
The reviewers were impressed with the electric motor that has a 0 to 60 in 6.74 seconds. With a large battery weight of approximately 800 pounds, the vehicle handles like a sports car
This electric model has regenerative power from braking. The battery sits under the floor for a more streamlined build of the car and doesn’t have space concerns
Warranty: 2 years 24,000 miles for maintenance, 3 years 36,000 roadside service, 8 years 100,000 miles battery warranty, 5 years 60,000 power train.
