Since 2019, the Toyota RAV4 Prime model has brought the flexibility of Plug-in Hybrid driving to customers. With 42 miles of battery powered all-electric range that can be recharged at home or a public charging station, and a manufacturer–estimated 38 MPG combined rating when in hybrid mode, it’s a RAV4 made to put the power of choice in drivers’ hands.
For model year 2025, it continues with a winning blend of powerful electric and hybrid-electric driving and changes its name to RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), or simply RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. The switch to the RAV4 Plug-in name is intended to help consumers more easily identify the powertrain choices among RAV4 models. In addition to the model naming change, the Toyota logo on the front and rear of the vehicle will no longer have a blue “halo” within.
The 2025 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid will be available in a choice of SE or XSE grades. It has the practicality of 33.5 cubic feet of rear cargo volume, seating for five, and a ground clearance of 8-inches. It also comes with standard comfort and convenience features like heated front seats, Blind Spot Monitor, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. For added comfort, it has available features like ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, and a power tilt/slide moonroof.
With 302 net system horsepower and the capability of reaching 60 mph in just 5.5-seconds, the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid brings impressive performance, and it has the looks to match. It wears 19-inch alloy wheels with red-painted shock absorbers on the XSE model for an extra dash of style and comes with 18-inch five-spoke wheels on the SE. Add touches like a black diamond-patterned front grille, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), and a silver painted front lower spoiler and you have a package that brings style, performance, and efficiency. The RAV4 PHEV is available in six paint colors on the SE grade and five two-tone exterior colors on the XSE grade.
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV is expected to arrive in limited quantities at Toyota dealerships starting in late 2024. The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2025 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid starts at $43,865 (SE grade), excluding Dealer Processing and Handling fee.
Efficient and Powerful by Any Name
The first-ever RAV4 to feature the Plug-in Hybrid powertrain was revealed with the distinct Prime name in 2019. This Prime name, meaning “the best,” was first introduced with the second generation of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid in 2016. The name and accompanying badge designated the Plug-in Hybrid models’ superior combination of performance and efficiency, with each Plug-in Hybrid variant featuring a higher combined system output (HP) and Torque than their HEV siblings.
Today, that superior performance remains and still provides that same exhilaration under the new Plug-in Hybrid moniker – wearing a PHEV badge on the rear to match. The 2025 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid is one of the quickest models in the Toyota lineup with 302 net combined horsepower and a 0-60 time of just 5.5-seconds. With its Plug-in Hybrid powertrain and standard Electronic On-Demand AWD (AWD) it can be driven as an efficient hybrid on long drives and has a manufacturer-estimated range of 42 miles in its EV-only mode.
With an advanced gas/electric powertrain, RAV4 PHEV delivers the power drivers crave while still delivering a smooth, comfortable ride. Both the standard RAV4 Hybrid and the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid are powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain, which seamlessly combines the output of the gasoline engine and electric motors. The biggest difference is the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid’s enhanced EV-only mode, which powers the wheels with a combination of the traction battery and electric motors. The RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid uses the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder as the RAV4 Hybrid paired with two electric motors for a total system combined output of 302 horsepower.
When the 18.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack runs low, the vehicle will automatically utilize the engine and regenerative braking while driving to recharge it, or it can be plugged in for a full recharge. There’s no special equipment needed for home charging; just plug the RAV4 PHEV into a standard household outlet using the supplied cable (Toyota recommends using a dedicated GFI 15A outlet). The onboard 6.6kW charger will recharge the battery in about twelve hours on a standard 120V home outlet and in about two and a half hours on a level II charger under ideal conditions. If you can’t plug it in, it’s okay; the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid will continue to run like an efficient hybrid.
