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2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
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2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

The RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid is the RAV4 Prime renamed for 2025. The plug-in system transforms the RAV4 into a quick, quiet, comfortable-riding, and more upscale SUV. It bridges the gap between a hybrid and a pure EV. With its electric drive and 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid produces a combined 302 hp, which makes for brisk acceleration. The added electric power keeps the gas engine from having to rev high, where it can become noisy. The plug-in version has an EPA-estimated 42 miles of electric-only driving range, and it got 34 mpg once it reverted to hybrid mode. It takes about 2.5 hours to charge the battery on a 240-volt outlet and around 12 hours to charge using the included charger with a standard 120-volt outlet.

Market value
$41,000
Fuel
Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2025
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Plug-in hybrids
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Compact SUVs
Generation began
2025

Pricing

Current retail median
$41,000
Retail value range
$38,750 - $43,250
Original MSRP range
$44,815 - $48,685
Trade-in range
$38,580 - $43,120

Ratings

Road test score
87/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
80%
Reliability
4/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
40 MPG
EPA highway
36 MPG
EPA combined
38 MPG
Tested city
29 MPG
Tested highway
39 MPG
Tested overall
34 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,135
Cruising range
540 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.4 sec
0-60 mph
6.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
142 ft
Avoidance speed
51 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
181 in
Width
73 in
Height
67 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Weight
4,335 lb
Maximum load
970 lb
Towing capacity
2,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
29 in
Cargo volume
30.5 cu ft

Owner feedback

Comfort
4/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
4/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
10/10
SmartWay
Yes

Brand context

About Toyota

Toyota mostly fulfills its reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, and ease of getting in and out. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota also sells a number of plug-in hybrids, which were once called Prime but are now simply referred to as Plug-in. The company also knows how to add a dose of excitement into its lineup. The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars. However, some models we’ve tested have been disappointing. The company’s EV, the bZ4X SUV, is mediocre.

Vehicle ID: 33484 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025

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