If you're trying to get your hands on a hybrid RAV4 model but are debating on which model to get, there's no need to discuss much longer. Instead, we will be covering the differences between two RAV4 environmentally safe model options, the RAV4 Prime and the RAV4 Hybrid. Let's get into it!
Reasons To Buy The Toyota RAV4 Prime
It gets more electric power.
The Toyota RAV4 Prime can travel up to 42 miles on pure electric power, which gives drivers a total of 600 miles when the gas engine kicks in.
You want the most high-end features available.
There are a few features available on the RAV4 Prime that you can't get on the RAV4 Hybrid. The premium package on the top XSE trim gives you a 10-inch color head-up display. The standard on the XSE receives 19-inch wheels and a nine-inch touch screen.
While the RAV4 Hybrid-only receives up to 18 inches in wheels, and the touchscreen size is up to 8.0 inches.
You want to tow more.
The RAV4 can tow up to 2,000 pounds, while the RAV4 Hybrid gets 1,750 pounds.
You want to use the carpool lane without worrying about actually carpooling.
Electric cars are allowed to use carpool lanes regardless of the number of passengers in the vehicle. So, you could end up saving a lot of time by choosing the RAV4 Prime.
The fuel economy is the priority.
The RAV4 Hybrid is very efficient, receiving 41/38/40 mpg city/highway/combined.
While The RAV4 Prime is even more efficient, receiving a rating of 95 mpge (miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent).
Reasons To Buy The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
You don't have access to an EV charger.
If you have the accessibility to an EV charger, the Prime is a great option. However, it may not be worth paying extra for a feature you might rarely use anyway.
You want more color choices.
RAV4 Hybrid has more color options than the RAV4 Prime. We're talking interior and exterior in your N Charlotte Toyota. The RAV4 Hybrid offers 13 exterior color options, compared to 11 for the RAV4 Prime. The RAV4 Hybrid has more interior options, while all RAV4 Prime models come with black seats and red stitching.
You want to save on money.
The RAV4 Hybrid runs to be less expensive than the RAV4 Prime. However, the RAV4 Prime is expected to be eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit and other state credits, but these are post-purchase incentives.
You would rather live plug-free
The RAV4 Hybrid gets a good amount of miles on a tank because it can travel up to 580 miles. So it's nice to know you don't have to worry about charging up your N Charlotte Toyota, mainly because the RAV4 Prime takes up to 12 hours to charge with the standard 120V home charging cable.
You want to maximize cargo space.
The RAV4 models offer a spacious cargo area, but the N Charlotte RAV4 Hybrid has more than 37.6 cubic feet behind the second row, while the N Charlotte RAV4 Prime has 33.5 cubic feet.
With the second row folded down, the RAV4 Hybrid has 69.8 cubic feet of space, while the Prime has 63.2 cubic feet.
Want to test drive a RAV4 today? Come into Toyota of North Charlotte!
Call us to schedule a test drive today at (704)875-9199! If you have any questions about N Charlotte Toyotas, give us a call! We're located just off I-77 at exit 23 in Huntersville.
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