2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in: Big battery means daily drives are all-electric
Summary
Toyota's 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV includes a large 22.7 kWh battery that allows most daily driving to be done using electric power alone. It features a new powertrain with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine, two electric motors, and advanced electronics to improve efficiency and performance.Key Facts
- The 2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid has a 22.7 kWh lithium-ion battery located under the cabin.
- The SUV uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine operating on the Atkinson cycle, producing 186 horsepower.
- There are two main electric motors: one driving the front wheels (203 hp) and one on the rear axle (55 hp).
- The combined power output of the engine and electric motors is 324 horsepower.
- The transmission is an electronically controlled variable ratio transmission (eCVT) using planetary gears, not typical belts or cones.
- The RAV4 can switch between series hybrid mode, mostly using electric power, and parallel hybrid mode at high speeds.
- Trim levels like SE and XSE offer up to 52 miles of all-electric range and about 40 miles per gallon combined fuel efficiency.
- The Woodland trim adds off-road features but lowers fuel efficiency compared to other trims.
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