It’s not way long ago Toyota RAV4 EV’s first generation models went into production happening on the year 1997. At first its powered by a nickel metal hydride battery pack with a real world driving range between 80-110 miles on just a single charge. On the same year as it been sold to the market, Toyota RAV4 EV gathers 1,484 units being sold or leased around United States and roughly more than a half still we can see running on the road today.
As years past and technology in parallel are rapidly growing the second generation of RAV4 EV was born. It’s been said that this second-gen models during the demonstration that it represents very important milestone in Toyota’s unique collaboration project with Tesla. The main aspect and focus of their partnership is to establish or develop new product that incorporates Tesla’s streamlined and quick action approach. In this new process it will be Tesla who is responsible for supplying the current powertrain and other related components according to Toyota’s engineering specifications, on the other hand Toyota will focus on working seamlessly with the powertrain integration.
The demonstration automobile features several exterior styling adjustments, such as a new front bumper, grille, head lamps, fog lamps, and 18” alloy wheels. The interior received custom seat trim, multimedia dash displays, push-button shifter and dashboard meters. The RAV4 platform brings a 73-cubic-foot cargo location with rear seats folded down – no cargo space was lost in the conversion to an electric powertrain. The technical attributes and appearance of the RAV4 EV demonstration vehicle will serve as targets for the entirely engineered, marketplace-prepared vehicle, expected to launch in 2012
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