RAV4 Electric to reach dealerships in 2012, Atlantic Toyota dealer says

The electric version of the RAV4 that Toyota and Tesla Motors are jointly developing will be available starting 2012, according to Tmcnet that quoted auto dealer Atlantic Toyota. The RAV4 Electric was showcased for the first time at the recently held Los Angeles Auto Show. In mid-October, Toyota confirmed that it will pay $60 million to Tesla Motors to develop the project.
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topneuro - 12/3/2010 12:47:45 AM

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1997-2003 RAV4 EV top speed of 78 mph with a range of 100 to 120 miles per charge and cargo volume of 29.2 cubic feet, 50/50 split bench rear seats have a slide, tumble, recline and removable feature for 68.3 cubic feet of cargo space. Vehicle weight ~3,440 lbs. Payload 786 lbs. Full size spare tire.
2012 RAV4 top speed of ? mph with a range of ? miles per charge and folded seats 73 cubic feet cargo space. Vehicle weight ~3,529 lbs. + 220 lbs. Payload ? Lbs. Full size ? spare tire.
Unless Tesla at least almost triple the fully charge range (current Tesla roadster can do 125 mph and ~245 miles per charge) of the previous RAV EV, Tesla just scammed $60 million from Toyota.