2002 Toyota Rav4 Electric Vehicle
Description:
The Toyota RAV4 EV is an all-electric version of the popular RAV4 SUV. It is powered exclusively by NiMH batteries.
328 RAV4 EVs were made available in November of 2002 and sold out immediately. After the 328th one sold, the program was unceremoniously shut down. The EV-95 battery was no longer available. Chevron had inherited control of the worldwide patent rights for the NiMH EV-95 battery when it merged with Texaco, which had purchased them from General Motors. Chevron's unit won a $30,000,000 settlement from Toyota and Panasonic, and the production line for the large NiMH batteries was closed down and dismantled. Only smaller NiMH batteries, incapable of powering an electric vehicle or plugging in, are currently allowed by Chevron-Texaco.
Details:
| Detail | Value |
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| Engine | 24 12-volt 95Ah NiMH batteries capable of storing 27.4kWh of energy |
| Additional Features | |
| Fuel Type | |
| Miles per Charge | 80 - 120 |
| Body Type | SUV |
| EV Type | |
| Top Speed | |
| Release Date | |
| Release Status | No longer available |
Models:
| Model Name/Type | MPN | EAN/UPC |
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