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Toyota Cuts Price and Expands Lineup for 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid in U.S.

Feature trade-offs include DC fast charging only on Woodland and XSE, a stronger powertrain, longer EV range.

Overview

  • Toyota opened U.S. ordering for the 2026 RAV4 PHEV, with the base SE priced at $42,950 including destination, a $3,315 drop from last year, and the new GR Sport topping the range at $49,950.
  • The plug-in lineup grows to four trims—SE, Woodland ($46,750), XSE ($48,650), and GR Sport—with standard all-wheel drive across the board.
  • Reported all-electric range rises to roughly 50–52 miles depending on the outlet, and total system output is listed at 320–324 horsepower from the updated 2.5-liter-based hybrid system.
  • DC fast charging via a CCS connector comes standard on Woodland and XSE, while the GR Sport does not offer fast charging; Toyota cites a 10% to 80% charge in about 30 minutes on supported trims.
  • The relaunch emphasizes value by lowering entry price despite added variants and upgraded specs, positioning the PHEV more competitively in the compact crossover segment.