Toyota RAV4 EV

Toyota RAV4 EV
Second generation RAV4 EV
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	1997–2003 2012–2014
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV
Body style	4-door SUV

First generation
First generation Toyota RAV4 EV (XA10)
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	1997–2003
Assembly	Tahara, Aichi, Japan Toyota City, Japan
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV
Body style	4-door SUV
Layout	FF layout
Powertrain
Electric motor	50 kW (67 hp), 190 N·m (140 ft·lb)
Transmission	Fixed ratio
Battery	27.4 kW·h nickel-metal hydride battery
Range	95 mi (153 km) (EPA)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	94.9 in (2,410 mm)
Length	156.7 in (3,980 mm)
Width	66.7 in (1,694 mm)
Height	64.4 in (1,636 mm)
Curb weight	3,440 lb (1,560 kg)

Second generation
Toyota RAV4 EV second generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota and Tesla Motors
Production	2012–2014
Assembly	, Canada (TMMC) Tesla Factory, Fremont, California (Tesla)(battery pack and electric powertrain)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV
Body style	4-door SUV
Powertrain
Electric motor	115 kW (154 hp), 296 N·m (220 ft·lb)
Battery	41.8 kW·h lithium ion battery
Range	103 mi (166 km) (EPA)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,560–2,660 mm (100.8–104.7 in)
Length	4,395–4,620 mm (173.0–181.9 in)
Width	1,815–1,855 mm (71.5–73.0 in)
Curb weight	4,030 lb (1,830 kg)

The RAV4 EV is an all-electric version of the popular RAV4 SUV produced by Toyota. Two generations of the EV model were sold in California, and to fleets elsewhere in the USA, with a gap of almost ten years between them.

The first generation was leased from 1997 to 2003, and at the lessees' request, many units were sold after the vehicle was discontinued. A total of 1,484 were leased and/or sold in California to meet the state’s mandate for zero-emissions vehicle. A small number were sold or leased in fleet sales in other states. As of mid-2012, there were almost 500 units still in use in California. Production of the second generation EV was limited to 2,600 units during a three-year run, with sales limited to California beginning in 2012. Production ended in September 2014. A total of 2,489 units of the second generation model were sold in California through April 2015.

Toyota worked together with Tesla Motors to develop the second generation RAV4 EV, and the electric SUV was released in the United States in September 2012. The US Environmental Protection Agency rated the second generation RAV4 EV with a combined range of 103 mi (166 km) and a combined fuel economy rating of 76 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (3.1 L/100 km).

The first fleet version of the RAV4 EV became available on a limited basis in 1997. In 2001 it was possible for businesses, cities or utilities to lease one or two of these cars. Toyota then actually sold or leased 328 RAV4 EVs to the general public in 2003, at which time the program was terminated despite waiting lists of prospective customers.

The RAV4 EV closely resembles the regular internal combustion engine (ICE) version - without a tailpipe - and has a governed top speed of 78 mph (~126 km/h) with an EPA rated range of 95 mi (153 km). The 95 amp-hour NiMH battery pack has a capacity of 27 kWh, charges inductively and has proven to be very durable. Some RAV4 EVs have been driven more than 150,000 miles (240,000 km) using the original battery pack. It was also one of the few vehicles with a single speed gearbox when introduced to the market.