The EV 2nd Generation electric front-wheel drive SUV celebrated its official premiere in October 2010 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and launched in September 2012. The production of this model at an enterprise in Canada lasted until 2014, after which it left the assembly line, having sold 2,425 copies.
Differences of the 2nd generation Toyota RAV4 EV from the petrol counterparts (3rd generation) are in the "clogged" radiator grille, a different form of bumpers and large emblems "EV".
The length of the electric crossover is 4395 mm, the height is 1685 mm, the width is 1815 mm, and the wheelbase is 2560 mm. The curb weight of the car does not exceed 1830 kg.
In motion, the "Japanese" is driven by an electric motor with a capacity of 115 kW (154 horsepower), developing peak 296 Nm of torque in normal mode and 370 Nm in sport mode. It is powered by lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 41.8 kWh, providing a power reserve of 160 kilometers (it takes about six hours to fully charge it from a household network). The second generation RAV4 EV can accelerate to the first hundred in 8.6 seconds, and its top speed ranges from 137 to 160 km / h, depending on the activated driving mode.
As we have already noted, the "second" Toyota RAV4 EV is built on the basis of the third generation RAV4 crossover and technically, with the exception of the power plant, is not much different from it: MacPherson struts on the front axle and double levers located transversely on the rear axle. disc brakes on all wheels, electric power steering.
The second generation Toyota RAV4 EV electric crossover was sold only in 13 states of the United States, where ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) environmental standards were in effect. Car prices started at $ 49,800.
