Toyota RAV4 EV - rebirth. Detailed review of the Toyota RAV4EV electric car and where you can buy it in Russia Toyota RAV4 EV exterior

The RAV-4 EV electric crossover travels 166 km on a single charge

With the introduction of a version of the all-electric Toyota RAV4 crossover, released by the company of the same name and Tesla Motors, the revolution in the automotive industry continued. The appearance of the crossover was caused by the policy of the California authorities, who are concerned about improving the environment in the region.

The entire electronic part of the SUV is the work of Tesla: powerful batteries, efficient installation. This explains the good range without recharging, amounting to 160 km. The lithium-ion battery can be charged from a 220V outlet within six hours, and in the absence of one, it can also be charged from 110V. There are two driving modes that the driver can choose between – Normal and Sport. Each of them performs its own functions, changing the driving characteristics and performance indicators of the electric SUV.

Together, the developers managed to get a car with maximum convenience, comfort and simplicity, combining these indicators with high technical characteristics. The driver of a front-wheel drive electric rover can choose from two available driving modes.

In the first case, the car reaches a speed of 137 km/h in 8.6 seconds, in the second it accelerates to 160 km/h in just seven seconds.

The RAV4 EV's ride is exceptionally comfortable and quiet, thanks to the lowest coefficient of performance of any SUV in the world. aerodynamic drag (0.3) and a low center of gravity.

It differs in lighting devices high class, including halogen spotlights high beam and LED low beam headlights. Their position is adjusted, however, manually. At the same time, they can work in different modes, including in the dark, like dim lights. It’s worth mentioning about the rear lights: they are a combination of individual external lenses and LEDs.

There are no plans yet to expand the light range of the car, which is represented by the following colors: coastal blue mother-of-pearl, snow white and metallic silver.

The interior lining also has a subtle shine, thanks to the use of a unique "neuron" fabric. The steering column can be adjusted both in height and reach. A rain and light sensor and a headlight switch are also installed here. Fully automatic glass on the driver's side, as well as the rear. There are roof rails on the roof of the car, and at the back - parking sensors, spare tire in a stylish case to match the car. LED turn indicators are built into the outside rear view mirrors. Driver's license the chair is adjustable in six directions, equipped with heating, including the upper backrest. Rear seats folds easily, increasing space for transporting goods.

Can't be ignored touch screen, informing the driver about the amount of electricity available and the operating mode of the car. It works in two colors, depending on the selected driving mode - red and blue.

It was specially designed for this model and has a diagonal size of 8 inches. This is the highlight of the salon. The electronics provide access not only to the functions necessary for monitoring and control, but also to communication servers and infotainment: satellite radio, Bluetooth, AM/FM radio, USB port for connecting iPod.

Technical specifications Toyota RAV4 EV

We are pleased with the huge amount of innovation: drive - progressive full and precisely coordinated operation of the electronics, allowing even the least to an experienced driver do not think about which drive is turned on.

Under the hood of an electric car is 154 hp engine. Sport Mode The drive is front-wheel drive and, as far as is known, the company does not plan to produce all-wheel drive models. Inside the cabin there is a climate control function, although with complaints.

Since 1997 in California Toyota company, Honda and General Motors electric cars began to be sold in limited quantities. And if Honda and GM developed their models from scratch, then Toyota took the ready-made Toyota RAV4 crossover as a basis. In 2002, GM and Honda vehicles were seized and destroyed, but Japanese company part of the cars Toyota RAV4 EV I left it anyway. You can learn more about this action by watching K. Payne's film.

First Toyota generation The RAV4 EV was equipped with nickel-metal hydride batteries, which increased the range to 180 kilometers. His maximum speed was 120 km/h. Not bad, considering that the car weighs about 1800 kilograms. Several copies of the Toyota RAV4 EV have survived to this day, and are even in service. According to one of the owners, the initially installed batteries lasted 230 thousand kilometers. The result is excellent.

An agreement was concluded in the spring of this year. One of the main directions of this cooperation will be co-production electric cars. This will happen as follows: Toyota will provide the platform with the main mechanical components, and Tesla, as a true expert in electric vehicles, will manufacture electrical diagram, which includes an electric motor and batteries.

New generation Toyota RAV4 EV

A striking example of the new partnership was the new generation Toyota RAV4 EV electric crossover, which was announced just a couple of weeks ago. The second generation continued the concept of the first, borrowing the architecture and chassis from its gasoline counterpart, sales of which, by the way, are scheduled for 2011. The Toyota RAV4 EV itself will appear only in 2012. Until this time, 35 copies will be subject to various tests and trials.

Specialists from Tesla Motors managed to optimize and reduce the weight of energy-intensive batteries, thanks to which the Toyota RAV4 EV weighs only 100 kilograms more than the traditional gasoline version. The power reserve was left at medium for today's

Two years after the partnership between Toyota Motor Corporation and Tesla Motors was first announced, the new RAV4EV, an electric SUV based on the gasoline version, was unveiled.

The characteristics of the Toyota RAV4EV are impressive: a maximum speed of 160 km/h in sport mode and acceleration to hundreds in 7.0 seconds. In normal energy saving mode, the maximum speed will be 135 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h will be 8.6 seconds.

Under the hood of the 2013 Toyota RAV4EV is a 154-horsepower electric motor that accelerates the SUV from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 136.8 km/h. Electric motor developed by Tesla dynamic characteristics comparable to a six-cylinder petrol engine.

When Sport Mode is activated, the Toyota RAV4EV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds, and the maximum achievable speed is 160 km/h.

On a single battery charge, the Toyota RAV4EV 2013 can travel about 160 km. The electric vehicle belongs to the SUV class and has front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive models Toyota RAV4EV does not yet plan to release electric vehicles.

The Toyota RAV4EV electric crossover is very easy to buy in Moscow. You just need to contact Ecomotors, the company’s employees will do the rest. Official dealers Toyota DOES NOT sell the Toyota RAV4EV electric car in the Russian Federation.

Here is a link to the model itself http://ecomotors.ru/index.php?productID=1434 at the time of writing the electric car review cost 4,585,900 rubles

Why should you buy

Electric cars of this series were produced in limited quantities. Today, there are several hundred electric vehicles left in the company's warehouses in California, and their number is dwindling every day. The model will be relaunched in 2014, and the 2014 Toyota RAV4EV will not be available to customers until 2015. New modification electric vehicle will not be significantly different from the existing one. Why wait until 2015?

Where is an electric car serviced?

Since the machine is not officially supplied to the Russian Federation, we do not provide a guarantee for it. But you can enter into an agreement for Maintenance with Ecomtors, and repair your electric car in any city where there is technical centers companies (see list of dealers).

The chassis and suspension are fully compatible with Toyota spare parts, and you can service the car at any service center.

Where to refuel the Toyota RAV4EV electric car

This electric car is fully compatible with the Shuko standard, which means that you can refuel it at any public electric gas station (see map of electric gas stations). To refuel near your home or office Toyota RAV4EV, we recommend purchasing an ENSTO station presented on our website. The price for it is announced upon request. As a last resort, you can charge your Toyota from any household outlet that can handle 16A.

How will the car behave in winter?

Ecomotors has been selling electric cars in the Russian Federation for more than 6 years. We know everything about it. The company offers a winter package for any of the electric vehicles it sells, adapted to the harshest conditions.

How to buy a Toyota RAV4EV

The machines are delivered to order from the USA. Buying them is very simple:

1. Step 1. Leave a request on the website or by calling the manager. Indicate how you can be contacted.
2. Step 2. The manager agrees on the package and color, and we conclude a supply agreement.
3. Step 3. You make an advance payment of 50%, after which we buy and register the car (2 weeks)
4. Step 4. The car is delivered to the Russian Federation (5 weeks) and goes to customs in the Russian Federation, after which you pay another 40% of the cost.
5. Step 5. The car goes through customs clearance and registration with the traffic police (2 weeks), after which it is handed over to you with a set of documents in exchange for the remaining 10%.

Just 5 steps - and you are the owner of a beautiful Toyota RAV4EV electric car!

Equipment

• LED daytime running lights
• LED rear brake lights
• Heated exterior mirrors with turn signal indicators
• Body-colored door handles with touch sensor lock/unlock (installed on front and rear cargo doors)
• 17″ 6-spoke alloy wheel disks with tires P225/65R17 101H
• Rear window tinting
• Body-coloured rear spoiler with brake light repeater
• FM/AM antenna
• Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter, capacitive touch sensor control, as well as a 5.7″ TFT climate control display with digital clock
• Built-in IntelliTouch™ Navigation - includes 8″ high-resolution display, multitouch touchscreen, AM/FM, MP3/WMA playback, six speakers, HD Radio™ with iTunes ® Tagging, auxiliary headphone jack, iPod support.
• Cruise control
• Multifunction steering wheel
• Power windows
• Heating rear window

Standard equipment

• Anti-lock brake system(ABS)
• Advanced Control directional stability(VSC)
• Traction Control (TRAC)
• electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
• Brake Assist (BA)
• Smart Stop Technology (SST)
• Six airbags - driver and front passenger (Advanced Airbag System), side airbags for driver and front passenger, additional front and rear side airbags (RSCA)
• Active head restraints on the front seats
• 3-point seat belts for all seats
• central locking
• Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)

Specifications