Billyk24

The 4th generation RAV4 Hybrid (2012-2018) has a net HP rating of 194 and torque of 206 ft lbs. The fifth generation (2019+) has 219Hp. The mileage boost is related to software changes and greater use of HVB pack. What is interesting is with the third motor in the rear (MG3), it captures more and faster regenerative energy than my CMax does in the auto mode! The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid navigational and sound system are not very good and my CMax is a much better.

If the Escape Plug in had an 4wd/AWd version , I would trade my RAV4 in for it.

My 2016 RAV4 Hybrid has a 1.6kWh battery pack. I have driven up to 43 mph in EV in this vehicle but.....at low amps. Once the vehicle exceeds 61-62 amps, it is going to kick the engine on. My 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid was good for about 51-52 amps before the ICE would start. This vehicle also has a button to lock it into EV mode as the CMax has. But, there are significant limitations like 25 mph and the amps mentioned above.

My 2016 RAV4 Hybrid just posted a 75% SOC tonight. It is rumored to be as high as 80% SOC. At 40% SOC the engine will kick on.