Toyota has confirmed a plug-in hybrid version of the Rav4 SUV will be available in the second half of 2020.
The new model was revealed at the Los Angeles Motor Show and has a 306PS output and CO2 emissions of less than 30g/km.
A zero-emission range of more than 37 miles is expected from the car’s battery, while its 2.5-litre petrol engine ensures longer journeys can be completed with ease.
The Rav4 plug-in hybrid uses the same powertrain and electric motor as the regular Rav4 Hybrid, albeit with a larger battery and a boost converter to increase power.
It will come with Toyota’s AWD-i electric all-wheel-drive system as standard. Toyota says the car will be able to accelerate from 0-62mph in around 6.2 seconds and will provide “best in class fuel economy and emissions”.
Sitting at the top of the range, the Rav4 plug-in hybrid follows the footsteps of the Prius plug-in hybrid and draws on 20 years of Toyota’s hybrid development.
Final specifications and prices have not yet been confirmed for the plug-in hybrid but the car is expected to go on sale in the UK next year with prices starting at a premium above the £34,280 that the current Rav4 AWD costs.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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