• Toyota Toyota claims new RAV4 PHEV has ‘world-leading’ efficiency with 58% more electric range The newToyotaRAV4 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) now delivers up to 150 km (93 miles) of electric range, 58% more than the outgoing version. • Toyota bumps up electric range in the new RAV4 PHEV The RAV4 was once again Toyota’s top-selling vehicle in 2025, edging out the Tesla Model Y as the world’s best-selling car. • After launching thenew RAV4 plug-in hybridon Thursday, Toyota said the SUV has been “reborn” with an all-new PHEV system. • The new-generation PHEV setup delivers “world-leading energy efficiency,” Toyota claimed. • With a new large-capacity battery and added SiC semiconductors, the RAV4 now offers about 150 km (93 miles) of electric range. • That’s a 58% increase from the outgoing version, with 95 km (59 miles) EV range.
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- Toyota has unveiled a new RAV4 plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) that offers up to 150 km (93 mi) of electric range-58 % more than the previous model. The upgrade features a larger battery, silicon‑copper (SiC) semiconductors, and a 242 kW (324 hp) powertrain, while a 100 V external socket can supply 1,500 W for mobile power. Toyota also introduced a GR Sport trim with sportier styling and suspension. The vehicle starts at 6 million yen ($38,700) in Japan, with a GR Sport variant at 6.3 million yen ($40,700). Launch is scheduled for March 9, 2026 in Japan, followed by Europe and the U.S. this spring.
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