Toyota’s electric RAV4 is shown at the 2011 North American International Auto Show
By Steph, 11 Jan, 2011. 0 Comments
2010 Toyota RAV4 EV
Toyota has the RAV4 electric on display at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, marking the second time that it has been presented in the U.S. This is the EV that Toyota has developed in collaboration with Tesla Motors. Production of the electric RAV4 will start soon. In fact, the first models to roll off the assembly lines will be launched on the market in 2012. There will be 35 electric RAV4 vehicles that will be built and used for demonstration and evaluation purposes in 2011.
Notably, the model’s exterior is slightly different from the regular production version as changes were made to the front bumper, grille, fog lamps and head lamps. However, it must be remembered that Toyota teamed up with Tesla, not for the appearance, but for the electric drive train that powers the model.
Tesla supplies the form of 30 kW lithium metal oxide that results to a range of around 100 miles (160 km). The interior of the electric RAV4 features custom seat trim, multimedia dash displays, push-button shifter and dashboard meters. Toyota said that there is no cargo space due to the installation of the battery system (73-cubic-foot cargo area with rear seats folded down).
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