2013 Toyota RAV4 EV Is The Cheapest Tesla You Can Buy

Tesla cars are supercool—and superexpensive. But there’s actually a Tesla-powered car that’s noticeably less expensive—if still not really cheap—and it’s called the 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV. Yes, Toyota took its popular small SUV and outfitted it with a Tesla-built battery and all-electric drivetrain.

An electric car this roomy and practical should catch the eye of people who didn’t think they could fit their life into the smaller-sized competition. But there are two caveats: One, the RAV4 EV starts at just under $50,000—compared to a starting price of $23,300 for the non-electric Toyota RAV4. Also,its range on a full charge hovers around 100 miles—competitive with smaller all-electrics, but disappointing for the road trips this roomy car seems to invite.

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HamM - 6/20/2013 1:34:59 PM

+2 Boost

and ugliest.

topneuro - 6/20/2013 2:53:06 PM

0 Boost

If you live in California.

MorePower - 6/20/2013 3:43:19 PM

+2 Boost

If you did not order or can not wait for a base Tesla Model S.

P.s.

Is the website you linked to paying you because the review is pretty piss poor?