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Toyota Unveils 2026 RAV4: Hybrid-Only Lineup with Enhanced PHEV Features

The sixth-generation RAV4, Toyota's first hybrid-exclusive model, introduces extended electric range, DC fast-charging, and advanced software integration.

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Borrows A Key EV Feature: Official
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Overview

  • The 2026 Toyota RAV4 will only be available as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, marking the end of its gas-only model.
  • Plug-in hybrid trims offer up to 50 miles of electric range, 320 horsepower, and DC fast-charging capabilities that replenish the battery from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes.
  • The new RAV4 is the first Toyota model to feature the Arene software platform, enabling advanced cockpit and safety technologies.
  • U.S. dealerships will receive the redesigned RAV4 later this year, with pricing details to follow, while Australian showrooms are set to debut the PHEV variant in the first half of 2026.
  • Toyota's shift to hybrid-only RAV4 models reflects strong consumer and dealer demand for electrified vehicles, with hybrid and PHEV sales surging in recent years.