A Toyota RAV4 EV For $2,000? - CleanTechnica

The article highlights the recent purchase of a used Toyota RAV4 EV by an individual named Kyle for just $2,000, an exceptionally low price compared to the typical market range of $7,000 to $10,000 for similar models. The second-generation RAV4 EV, produced in limited numbers primarily in California, offers about 110 miles of range per charge and features a 41 kWh battery pack. Kyle’s vehicle runs well despite cosmetic issues like paint peeling and interior dirt, and it includes a DC fast charging kit enabling charging at approximately 50 kW. Notably, the vehicle remains under mechanical warranty except for the battery. Kyle, who is knowledgeable about EVs, praises the RAV4 EV for its quiet, quick, and enjoyable driving experience, as well as its intuitive instrumentation and driver controls. The article also addresses common misconceptions about electric vehicles (EVs), particularly the belief that they are prohibitively expensive. It points out that affordable used EVs, such