Toyota RAV4 PHEV Spotted in Taiwan Energy Report, Launch Imminent

Taiwan's energy consumption report has revealed the upcoming Toyota RAV4 PHEV E-Four, confirming earlier dealership rumors about its imminent arrival. The plug-in hybrid SUV is reportedly set to launch on June 15 with a pre-sale price of NT$1.5 million.

Dealers had previously indicated a pre-sale price of NT$1.5 million for the RAV4 PHEV. This model is expected to deliver a combined output of 329 horsepower and feature CCS1 fast charging. While it is NT$110,000 more expensive than the current RAV4 HEV GR Sport, it offers a richer equipment package. This includes piano black wheel arches, side steps, 20-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, BRIN NAUB ventilated synthetic suede and leather seats, and a JBL sound system with 7 speakers.

According to the energy report, the new RAV4 PHEV is equipped with a 22.7kWh lithium-ion battery. The front axle motor incorporates SiC silicon carbide power semiconductors for the first time, resulting in a smaller size and improved energy efficiency. The vehicle achieves an average fuel economy of 131.6 km per liter and a pure electric range of 135 km. However, this remarkable fuel efficiency is contingent on the battery being fully charged; fuel consumption will be significantly higher if the battery is depleted.

Currently, the Toyota Taiwan official website does not list the RAV4 PHEV, and the general agent, Hotai Motor, has not released official information. However, Hotai recently invited media for a new car test drive without specifying the model, leading to strong speculation that the RAV4 PHEV is the most likely candidate.