Toyota shuts down the idea of a RAV4 EV, says to try this electric SUV instead

Toyota has no plans to launch an EV version, but the RAV4’s chief engineer said you can try its updated electric SUV instead.

Is Toyota launching a RAV4 EV SUV?

The RAV4 has gone back and forth with the Tesla Model Y over the past few years as the world’s best-selling vehicle.

Despite reports suggesting otherwise, Toyota has no intentions of introducing an all-electric version. Yoshinori Futonagane, the chief engineer for the Toyota RAV4, told Carsales that a battery electric RAV4 is not part of the plans.

“Look, lots of things are possible, but at this point in time we’re not considering a BEV RAV4,” Futonagane said. The reason: Toyota is sticking to its “multi-pathway” strategy that includes distinct internal combustion, hybrid, and EV lineups.