Toyota RAV4 EV MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota RAV4 EV has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2000 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 78 mpg (2002) and its thirstiest returned 72 mpg (2000). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 72 mpg | 72 mpg | #1 of 33 (100th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2001 | 1 | 72 mpg | 72 mpg | #1 of 45 (100th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2002 | 1 | 78 mpg | 78 mpg | #1 of 54 (100th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 78 mpg | 78 mpg | #1 of 58 (100th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 76 mpg | 76 mpg | #1 of 69 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 76 mpg | 76 mpg | #1 of 43 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 76 mpg | 76 mpg | #1 of 45 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota RAV4 EV placed highest in 2000 at #1 of 33, and lowest in 2000 at #1 of 33. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Electricity | EV | 78 | 74 | 76 | 151.3 | 0.1 | $1,000 | 103 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2013 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Electricity | EV | 78 | 74 | 76 | 151.3 | 0.1 | $1,000 | 103 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2012 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Electricity | EV | 78 | 74 | 76 | 151.3 | 0.1 | $1,000 | 103 mi | n/a | n/a |
| 2003 | 2-Wheel Drive Electricity | EV | 87 | 69 | 78 | 147.4 | 0.1 | $950 | 95 mi | n/a | n/a |
| 2002 | 2-Wheel Drive Electricity | EV | 87 | 69 | 78 | 147.4 | 0.1 | $950 | 95 mi | n/a | n/a |
| 2001 | 2-Wheel Drive Electricity | EV | 81 | 64 | 72 | 159.7 | 0.1 | $1,050 | 88 mi | n/a | n/a |
| 2000 | 2-Wheel Drive Electricity | EV | 81 | 64 | 72 | 159.7 | 0.1 | $1,050 | 88 mi | n/a | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 → 2002 | 72 → 78 mpg | +6 mpg | 147 gal |
| 2003 → 2012 | 78 → 76 mpg | -2 mpg | 151 gal |
What RAV4 EV fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV burns 151 to 151 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $454 | $454 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $530 | $530 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $605 | $605 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $1,000 to $1,000 a year in fuel, or $6,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Across the 140 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 76 mpg the Toyota RAV4 EV is 54 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,300 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Toyota nameplates
Every Toyota model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.