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2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2012 Toyota RAV4 EV: Quick Overview

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2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 2012
Make Toyota
Model RAV4 EV
Trim -
Style -
Type Sport Utility Vehicle
Category Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
Manufacturing Details
Made In Canada
Manufacturing City WOODSTOCK
Dimensions
Doors 4-Door
Curb Weight 4032 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 5005 pounds
Overall Height 66.30 inches
Overall Length 180.10 inches
Overall Width 71.50 inches
Wheelbase Length 104.70 inches
Standard Seating 5
Engine & Performance
Engine ELECTRIC
Engine Size 2.5L
Engine Cylinders 6
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
Transmission Type Direct Drive
Transmission Speeds 1-Speed
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $49,800
Invoice Price $47,808
Delivery Charges $845

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2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Prices and Market Value

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2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Cost of Ownership

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2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Electric
Fuel Capacity -
City Mileage 78 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage 74 miles/gallon

2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Safety Rating

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Roof Strength Test Results Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint Ratings Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test Results Not Tested
Side Impact Test Results Not Tested

2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Recalls & Defects

Hybrid Propulsion System
Recall date 2015-03-13
Recall no. 15v143000
Source NHTSA
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2014 Rav4 EV Vehicles Manufactured July 24, 2012, TO August 29, 2014. DUE TO A Software Issue Within A Component OF THE Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly, THE Electric Propulsion Motor MAY Shift TO "neutral" Resulting IN A Possible Loss OF Drive Power.
Consequence A Loss OF Drive Power MAY Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy Toyota Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Update THE Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly Software, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON September 10, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Toyota Customer Service AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Visibility/Wiper
Recall date 2015-09-18
Recall no. 15v577000
Source NHTSA
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2012 Rav4 Vehicles Manufactured October 27, 2008, TO December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 Rav4 EV Vehicles Manufactured July 24, 2012, TO August 29, 2014. IN THE Affected Vehicles, Water MAY Drip Onto THE Joint That Connects THE Wiper Linkage TO THE Wiper Motor.
Consequence Over Time, THE Dripping Water MAY Cause Corrosion and Wear AT THE Joint, Potentially Resulting IN THE Separation OF THE Wiper Linkage. Once This Occurs, THE Wipers Would NOT Function, Reducing Driver Visibility and Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy Toyota Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Water Diverter Channel. IN Addition, A NEW Wiper Linkage With A Wiper Motor Crank ARM Will BE Installed. THE Wiper Linkage Will Have A Protective Cover Over THE Wiper Linkage Joint TO Minimize Water Splash and A Retainer Ring TO Prevent THE Wiper ARM From Separating From THE Wiper Motor. THE Recall Began ON November 7, 2016. Owners MAY Contact Toyota's Customer Service Number AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Seat Belts:rear/Other
Recall date 2016-02-19
Recall no. 16v096000
Source NHTSA
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2012 Rav4 Vehicles Manufactured July 28, 2005, TO December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 Rav4 EV Vehicles Manufactured July 24, 2012, TO August 29, 2014. IN THE Event OF A Frontal Collision, THE Rear Seat Belts FOR THE Outboard Seats MAY BE CUT BY THE Seat Cushion Frame.
Consequence A CUT Seat Belt MAY NOT Properly Restrain THE Seat Occupant, Increasing Their Risk OF Injury IN A Crash.
Remedy Toyota Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Install A Protector Over Both Rear Seat Cushion Frames, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 24, 2016. Owners MAY Contact Toyota Customer Service AT 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's Number FOR This Recall IS G0f.
Notes Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.

2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Warranty

Basic
Original warranty 36 months / 36,000 miles
Estimated remaining Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty 60 months / 60,000 miles
Estimated remaining Expired
Rust
Original warranty 60 months / unlimited miles
Estimated remaining Expired

2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Insurance

Insurance for a 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sport Utility Vehicle with strong safety ratings and
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How Does the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Compare to Other Sport Utility Vehicle?

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Final Verdict: Is the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV a Good Sport Utility Vehicle?

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