SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Since 2019, the Toyota RAV4 Prime model has brought the flexibility of plug-in hybrid driving to customers. With 42 miles of battery-powered all-electric range that can be recharged at home or a public charging station, and a manufacturer-estimated 38 MPG combined rating when in hybrid mode, it's a RAV4 made to put the power of choice in drivers' hands. For the 2025 model year, it continues with a winning blend of powerful electric and hybrid-electric driving and changes its name to RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), or simply RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid.
The switch to the RAV4 Plug-in name is intended to help consumers more easily identify the powertrain choices among RAV4 models. In addition to the model naming change, the Toyota logo on the front and rear of the vehicle will no longer have a blue "halo" within.
The 2025 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid will be available in a choice of SE or XSE grades. It has the practicality of 33.5 cubic feet of rear cargo volume, seating for five, and a ground clearance of 8-inches. It also comes with standard comfort and convenience features like heated front seats, Blind Spot Monitor, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. For added comfort, it has available features like ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, and a power tilt/slide moonroof.
With 302 net system horsepower and the capability of reaching 60 mph in just 5.5-seconds, the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid brings impressive performance, and it has the looks to match. It wears 19-inch alloy wheels with red-painted shock absorbers on the XSE model for an extra dash of style and comes with 18-inch five-spoke wheels on the SE. Add touches like a black diamond-patterned front grille, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), and a silver-painted front lower spoiler and you have a package that brings style, performance, and efficiency.