# Toyota All Electric 2012 RAV4 EV Rolls into California

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/11/toyota-all-electric-2012-rav4-ev-rolls-into-california/
- Published: 2012-11-29T15:47:00-05:00
- Author: greenguruguides

TORRANCE, Calif., (Sept. 13, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) announced
today special financing and a customer lease option for the 2012 RAV4 EV. The all-
new, all-[electric](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/11/2012-toyota-rav4-ev-product-information/)
RAV4 EV receives an EPA rated range of 103 miles, 78 city miles per gallon equivalent(
MPGe), 74 highway MPGe and 76 combined MPGe.

The [RAV4](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/08/toyota-and-tesla-announce-decision-to-build-rav4-electric-vehicle-at-toyotas-woodstock-ontario-production-facility/)
EV will go on sale the week of September 24, 2012 through select California dealers,
focusing on major metropolitan markets.

#### With a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $49,800, RAV4 EV customers will have the option of a purchase or lease program. Special purchase financing

![Toyota's all electric rav4 ev first drive](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/
wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tumblr_miu1ln8nfq1s42f9co1_1280.jpg?resize=230%2C230&
quality=52&ssl=1 "Toyota's All-Electric RAV4 EV First Drive - The Green Living Guy")

 of 1.9 percent APR is available for qualified customers, as well as a 36 month 
lease option at $599 per month with $3,499 drive off. Sales volume is planned for
approximately 2,600 units through 2014.

Most importantly, the RAV4 EV is also expected to qualify for a $2,500 rebate.  
For that’s through the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program in California,  Finally it is
also is eligible for a $7,500 Federal Tax Credit. The vehicle will qualify for the
California High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane white sticker program.

#### In addition, interested customers can visit 󠀁[http://www.toyota.com/rav4ev](http://www.toyota.com/rav4ev)󠁿.

All to sign up for additional information and be connected with an authorized dealer.

![Toyota rav4 ev by tesla motors](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/
uploads/2012/11/image3.jpg?resize=251%2C104&quality=52&ssl=1 "Toyota RAV4 EV - The
Green Living Guy")

Toyota RAV4 EV by Tesla Motors

Toyota’s approved electric vehicle supplier equipment provider is Leviton. Leviton
offers multiple options for charging solutions. For the shortest charge time of 
approximately six hours, Leviton offers a custom 240V (Level 2), 40A, 9.6 kW output
charging station. For more information visit Leviton.com/Toyota. The vehicle comes
equipped with a 120V (Level 1) 12A charging cable.

#### That’s for instances when the recommended 240V (Level 2) charging is not available.

In conclusion, the RAV4 EV is the product of a unique collaboration with Tesla Motors.
All spurred by Akio Toyoda, president and chief executive officer of Toyota Motor
Corporation. Finally, the RAV4 EV combines a Tesla designed and produced battery
and electric powertrain with Toyota’s most popular SUV model.

![Dashboard toyota rav4 ev by tesla motors](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/
wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=52&ssl=1 "Dashboard
Toyota RAV4 EV by Tesla Motors - The Green Living Guy")

Dashboard Toyota RAV4 EV by Tesla Motors

Source: [Toyota All-Electric 2012 RAV4 EV Rolls into California](https://pressroom.toyota.com/#.ULeDK6y81qs.blogger)
TORRANCE, Calif., (Sept. 13, 2012)

#Toyota #RAV4 #[electricvehicle](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/05/tmg-ev-p002-performance-upgrades-and-innovations/).
I also want one now Toyota! I’ll give you my address to ship.

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