Toyota RAV4 EV Will Now Be Sold To The General Public In 2012
Toyota has clarified their position on the 2012 RAV4 EV and the car will be sold to the general public. The RAV4 EV makes use of Tesla’s electric drivetrain and has been tested with 160 users receiving positive feedback, according to Geri Yoza, Toyota’s national business planning manager of advanced vehicle marketing.
Testers charged the RAV4 more frequently (around 10 times a week), costing $150 for six weeks. Toyota will also be bringing the electric Scion iQ stateside, which will be marketed to fleet and car sharing programs only.
This is Toyota’s first RAV4 EV after first launching the vehicle 15 years ago in 1996. The EV is the first vehicle in the world powered by nickel-metal hydride batteries, capable of achieving 78 mph (125 km/h) and a maximum range of 120 miles (190 km). The RAV4 is expected to arrive in the U.S by the first quarter of 2012.
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I am the first person in Washington State/USA to sign up for the 2012 RAV4 EV, been trying to buy a 2001 2002 RAV4 EV for many years, no one wants to sell... and I know why, it must be so very nice not buying gasoline, I for one will not miss the pleasure of pumping gas.
Really like to buy this car but not sure how long I can wait.