2013 Rav4 EV - Toyota Yaris Forums

tk1971 · 08-22-2013, 09:24 PM

Anyone drive one yet?

My brother in law just got one. All electric, 100 mile range and plenty of room. The available torque is insane and easily chirps the tires (270+ ft-lbs in sport mode). 0-60mph in about 7 seconds.

The only thing is that the 240V 40 amp charger is not included and costs $1100 + whatever your electrician charges. Unlike other electronics in which the amps actually drawn is no-where near the stated amps, this charger pulled 40.2 amps when measured. Gotta make sure the wiring is correct (thick, as in 8 gauge or thicker, depending on the length of pull), or it can cause a fire.

It's too bad my commute happens to be about 90 miles total (both directions). I'd like to see a little more cushion (120-150 miles) before I'd take the plunge. My work has multiple locations and I'm occasionally taking detours to them during the day, which can add to my miles.

For a commuter, it would be nice to never have to set foot at a gas station, except for hotdogs, nachos and a slurpee.

08-22-2013, 09:24 PM	#1
tk1971 Drives: 08 2Dr LB Base, Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SG Valley, SoCal Posts: 237	2013 Rav4 EV Anyone drive one yet? My brother in law just got one. All electric, 100 mile range and plenty of room. The available torque is insane and easily chirps the tires (270+ ft-lbs in sport mode). 0-60mph in about 7 seconds. The only thing is that the 240V 40 amp charger is not included and costs $1100 + whatever your electrician charges. Unlike other electronics in which the amps actually drawn is no-where near the stated amps, this charger pulled 40.2 amps when measured. Gotta make sure the wiring is correct (thick, as in 8 gauge or thicker, depending on the length of pull), or it can cause a fire. It's too bad my commute happens to be about 90 miles total (both directions). I'd like to see a little more cushion (120-150 miles) before I'd take the plunge. My work has multiple locations and I'm occasionally taking detours to them during the day, which can add to my miles. For a commuter, it would be nice to never have to set foot at a gas station, except for hotdogs, nachos and a slurpee.