A range of only 100 miles from a 41.8 kWh battery pack is not much to get excited about especially for $50,000. With only 2,600 units coming over 3 years, this one definitely falls into +John Voelcker's compliance EV category.
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Toyota USA has finally taken the wraps off the 2012 RAV4 EV, and it estimates its range at about 100 miles. What do you think? Compliance vehicle?
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2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Electric SUV: Fewer Than 1,000 A Year
Today, Toyota revealed the production version of its eagerly awaited 2012 RAV4 EV all-electric crossover, with a powertrain designed and provided by startup electric carmaker Tesla Motors. Surprising …
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Well, it is a lot bigger than a LEAF, so if you need the space but can't spring for a Model X, then maybe there is a niche for it.