{"id":303487,"date":"2025-05-23T02:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/?p=303487"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:35:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:35:07","slug":"toyota-rav4-to-go-fully-hybrid-by-2026-phasing-out-non-hybrid-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/toyota-rav4-to-go-fully-hybrid-by-2026-phasing-out-non-hybrid-model\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota RAV4 to Go Fully Hybrid by 2026, Phasing Out Non-Hybrid Model"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toyota has announced that its widely popular RAV4 will transition to a fully hybrid lineup by 2026, phasing out its non-hybrid model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The new RAV4 will only be available in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) versions<\/strong>, a significant move that aligns with the automaker\u2019s commitment to electrification, even if some critics have labeled it as &#8220;greenwashing&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its claims of being &#8220;100% electrified&#8221; all RAV4 models will still include a gasoline engine, raising eyebrows and skepticism about the accuracy of these assertions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u65b0\u578b\uff62RAV4\uff63\u3092\u4e16\u754c\u521d\u516c\u958b<br><br>\uff0d\u30bd\u30d5\u30c8\u30a6\u30a7\u30a2\u3065\u304f\u308a\u30d7\u30e9\u30c3\u30c8\u30d5\u30a9\u30fc\u30e0 \uff62Arene\uff63\u3092\u521d\u63a1\u7528\u3057\u3001\u3055\u3089\u306a\u308b\uff62\u5b89\u5168\u30fb\u5b89\u5fc3\uff63\u3068\uff62\u79fb\u52d5\u306e\u697d\u3057\u3055\uff63\u3092\u5b9f\u73fe\uff0d<br><br>\u65b0\u578bRAV4\u30925\u670821\u65e5\u306b\u4e16\u754c\u521d\u516c\u958b\u3057\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u65e5\u672c\u3067\u306e\u767a\u58f2\u306f2025\u5e74\u5ea6\u5185\u3092\u4e88\u5b9a\u3057\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fsL2U63cUI\">pic.twitter.com\/fsL2U63cUI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (@TOYOTA_GR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TOYOTA_GR\/status\/1925001958907379862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toyota RAV4 to Transition to All-Hybrid Lineup by 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The refreshed RAV4 lineup will feature improved capabilities, particularly for the PHEV models, which see their electric-only range increase from 42 to 50 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some trims will also have access to DC fast charging, allowing for a substantial battery recharge from 10% to 80% in as little as 30 minutes\u2014 a welcomed enhancement for potential buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Toyota has yet to disclose anticipated EPA mileage figures for both HEV and PHEV models operating on gasoline power, leaving some questions about fuel efficiency unanswered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is finally here.<br><br>\u2022 Hybrid and plug-in hybrid only<br>\u2022 320-hp GR Sport model<br>\u2022 Fast-charging-capable on certain trims<br><br>What do you think of the new look? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zZlgIsxx4h\">pic.twitter.com\/zZlgIsxx4h<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Motor1 (@Motor1com) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Motor1com\/status\/1924993566213808499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This move marks a significant shift for the RAV4, as it no longer offers any non-hybrid powertrain options. <strong>While there was speculation about the potential introduction of a fully electric RAV4<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/toyota-unveils-2026-bz-electric-suv-with-impressive-range-and-technology-overhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"it seems the company is opting to rely on its newly branded bZ lineup for those needs.\">it seems the company is opting to rely on its newly branded bZ lineup for those needs.<\/a> Notably, Toyota\u2019s history of misleading marketing in its electrification claims includes previous complaints to the FTC about false advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 RAV4 models are set to hit Toyota dealerships across the U.S. later this year, though pricing details remain pending. As the automotive industry pivots towards sustainable options, Toyota&#8217;s approach continues to spark debate about the authenticity of its electrification efforts amidst its longstanding role in climate change denial.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toyota has announced that its widely popular RAV4 will transition to a fully hybrid lineup by 2026, phasing out its non-hybrid model. The new RAV4 will only be available in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) versions, a significant move that aligns with the automaker\u2019s commitment to electrification, even if some &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/toyota-rav4-to-go-fully-hybrid-by-2026-phasing-out-non-hybrid-model\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Toyota RAV4 to Go Fully Hybrid by 2026, Phasing Out Non-Hybrid Model&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9317,"featured_media":303489,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[1015],"tags":[8319,8533],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[6849],"class_list":["post-303487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-ev","tag-toyota","content-category-lifestyle"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/303487","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9317"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=303487"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/303487\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":303490,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/303487\/revisions\/303490"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/303489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=303487"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=303487"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=303487"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=303487"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=303487"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=303487"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}