The year 1997 saw the production of first generation Toyota RAV 4 EV, which was packed with a nickel-metal hydride with an expected driving range of 80-110 miles on a single charge. Then arrived was the second generation model, with a unique collaboration program with Tesla. Finally comes the RAV 4 EV electric power train also as a result of partnership between Tesla and Toyota with 220 pounds more weight but similar acceleration.
Basically, in the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles, Toyota Motor Sales, USA had revealed the much awaited Toyota RAV 4 EV. It has an approximate time of about six hours for charging on a 240V/ 40A charger giving a usual driving range. This new electric powered vehicle is no way inferior to the gas powered RAV4 V6 in the matter of dynamics, cargo capacity and driving efficiency. It provides all comfort and multitasking as it is very well designed and adjusted for it being the only all- electric SUV on the market. It comes up with the varied feature of a small SUV along with technical advantages of an EV. It is also designed to make customer friendly car giving maximum vehicle range along with providing them with attractive interiors and electric power train with good exteriors.
Starting from it exteriors, it comes up with distinct design which includes head lamps, fog lamps, 18 inch alloy wheels and new front bumper and grille. It also gives the opportunity to the customer to choose from two different drive modes i.e. sport and normal where the former gives 0-60 mph in 7 seconds with maximum speed of 1000 mph and the latter gives it in 8.6 seconds with maximum speed of 85 mph. This vehicle also produces the maximum power of 154 HP at the rate of 2800 RPM being a power train. It has redefined its side mirror and rear spoiler, also the under body design to increase the air flow. The battery has been fixed quite low to the heart of the vehicle, giving a more sedan like experience. It also claims to attain the lowest coefficient of drag of any sport utility vehicle around the globe giving a comfortable and smooth drive. It is also equipped with the five vertical LEDs which sum up for the daytime running lights. It also has a manual levelling system which helps the customers to redirect the headlights whenever there is significantly change in the pitch.
Moving on to the interiors and availability of the vehicle in different colours, it can be seen in Shoreline Blue Pearl, Blizzard White Pearl and Classical Silver Metallic. It also has a unique feature as ‘Neutron’ fabric on the seats inside. The best part is that in spite of using electrical components no interior space has been compromised with, as it still is equivalent to around 73 cu. ft. cargo in area. It gives multimedia dash displays, dashboard meters and push button shifter. Also the main feature of interiors is the eight inch capacitive touch screen with a form of the art graphic display, which showcased the telematics and EV drive information along with navigation features, designed especially for the vehicle. It is fully equipped with modern connectivity such as Radio, Bluetooth and USB port etc.
The Toyota RAV4 EV will be on sale during the late summers of this year, through categorized dealers and its price range will be around an MSRP of $ 49,800.
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