Used 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV SUV Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of the 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV SUV

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 Pros Electric engine eliminates the high expense of gas.

 Pros Normal and Sport modes allow you to tweak your driving experience.

 Pros Eco-friendly cloth interior.

 Pros Delivers a ton of torque and tops out at impressive speeds.

 Pros Touchscreen is easy to use and controls virtually everything..

 Pros Charging reminders will be available.

 Pros Tax credits are available for purchasing an electric car.

 Pros Environmentally friendly transportation option.

 Pros Low center of gravity gives it great acceleration.

 Pros Attractive changes to exterior.

 Pros Clean and crisp interior

 Cons RAV4 EV only comes with a 100-mile range. While this may be great for the in-city commuter, there are others who will be forced to have a second car

 Cons Most consumers will need to buy the $1,500 charging station.

 Cons The touchscreen can be a little busy with too much information. Some drivers will miss having a simple knob to adjust audio.

 Cons Cloth seating will not be desirable to all buyers.

 Cons With a starting MSRP of $49,800, it is more than twice the cost of the gas RAV44. Even with the tax credit, it will take a while to earn your money back.