The All-New
2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid
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Choosing Your RAV4: Gas, Hybrid, or Plug-In Power—Why the 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Stands Apart
Toyota’s 2026 RAV4 lineup offers something for every driver, but the Plug-In Hybrid leads the pack with up to 320 horsepower, an estimated 50-mile electric range, and standard all-wheel drive—delivering unmatched efficiency and performance in one versatile package.
Feature | 2026 RAV4 Hybrid (HEV) | 2026 RAV4 Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV) |
|---|---|---|
Hybrid System Generation | 5th‑generation Hybrid Synergy Drive (2.5 L 4‑cyl gas + electric motor) | 6th‑generation Plug‑in hybrid system (2.5 L 4‑cyl + dual electric motors + high-capacity battery) |
Power Output | FWD 226 hp; AWD 236 hp (AWD) | AWD 320 hp (AWD) |
Electric-Only Range (EPA est.) | None. Operates as conventional hybrid | ~50 miles electric range |
Drivetrain (AWD) | AWD available across trims; select grades offer FWD | AWD standard on all PHEV trims |
Charging Capability | Not applicable | Onboard AC charger (up to 11 kW) + CCS fast charging (50 kW) on XSE/Woodland trims |
Battery / inverter tech | Standard hybrid battery; built-in inverter | Larger traction battery; silicon-carbide inverter on front axle |
Regenerative Braking & Chassis | GA‑K platform with reinforced sub‑frames, updated transaxle, battery, suspension | Same GA‑K platform plus enhanced regenerative braking, larger battery, PHEV hardware |
Feature Hybrid System Generation | 2026 RAV4 Hybrid (HEV)5th‑generation Hybrid Synergy Drive (2.5 L 4‑cyl gas + electric motor) | 2026 RAV4 Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV)6th‑generation Plug‑in hybrid system (2.5 L 4‑cyl + dual electric motors + high-capacity battery) |
Feature Power Output | 2026 RAV4 Hybrid (HEV)FWD 226 hp; AWD 236 hp (AWD) | 2026 RAV4 Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV)AWD 320 hp (AWD) |
Feature Electric-Only Range (EPA est.) | 2026 RAV4 Hybrid (HEV)None. Operates as conventional hybrid | 2026 RAV4 Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV)~50 miles electric range |
Feature Drivetrain (AWD) | 2026 RAV4 Hybrid (HEV)AWD available across trims; select grades offer FWD | 2026 RAV4 Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV)AWD standard on all PHEV trims |
Feature Charging Capability | 2026 RAV4 Hybrid (HEV)Not applicable | 2026 RAV4 Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV)Onboard AC charger (up to 11 kW) + CCS fast charging (50 kW) on XSE/Woodland trims |
Feature Battery / inverter tech | 2026 RAV4 Hybrid (HEV)Standard hybrid battery; built-in inverter | 2026 RAV4 Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV)Larger traction battery; silicon-carbide inverter on front axle |
Feature Regenerative Braking & Chassis | 2026 RAV4 Hybrid (HEV)GA‑K platform with reinforced sub‑frames, updated transaxle, battery, suspension | 2026 RAV4 Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV)Same GA‑K platform plus enhanced regenerative braking, larger battery, PHEV hardware |
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