39-mile RAV4 PHEV

[fotomoto]

"it can drive an estimated 39 miles on battery alone on a single charge,"

"0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 seconds, "

"estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features."

"The RAV4 Prime's enhanced heat pump HVAC system, based on Prius Prime's and tailored to fit RAV4 Prime, contributes to an increasing EV range, as energy consumption for cabin temperature control can significantly decrease EV driving range"

"The RAV4 Prime's interior space isn't compromised by the larger Lithium-Ion battery, as it is mounted under the floor"

"Starting with the 2020 model year, every Toyota Hybrid Battery Warranty is being increased from 8 years or 100,000 miles to 10 years from original date of first use, or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first."

Official press release here: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/30632118.html?padid=ag478_from_kv

 

[Domenick]

Pretty impressive for sure. And, it totally takes the sails out of the Lincoln Corsair, which also just debuted at the L.A. Motor Show. Nice to see Toyota can make a compelling plug-in if they put their mind to it.
Here's the Motor1 writeup: Toyota RAV4 Prime Debuts Plug-In Power And Impressive Range

 

[hobbit]

It feels like a large cross-section of the industry has finally clued in about
two key design aspects: 1> flat battery sleds under the whole floor which
don't put a big wart between the rear wheels, and 2> heat pumps. I'm sure
the taller crossover form factor helps quite a bit with the former.

_H*

 

[bwilson4web]

Interior space of the cabin/trunk should never be wasted like the rectangular battery in the Prius Prime over the legacy, spare tire circular impression. Toyota could have oversized the spare tire tub and fitted either the battery pack or a spare tire for 'ordinary' cars. The 'corner' spaces for an ordinary car will be extra storage niches.

As for the RAV4, it was the first collaborative Tesla/Toyota vehicle that near as I can tell, Toyota repelled from ... much to their loss. An 18650 pack could have easily fit in that space with active thermal control and been a game changer ... more than doubling the EV range.

Bob Wilson