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Toyota · model year 2025
2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 05 Plug-in hybrids
Ordered by combined MPG #5 of 73 - 19 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #19 of 479 - 33 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #33 of 521 - 1196 2025 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #1196 of 1,273 - 44 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #44 of 1,362 - 93 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #93 of 2,158 - 182 Toyota cars
Every model year, newest first #182 of 2,645
Against plug-in hybrids
The CarCody take
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV AWD is a small SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission. Its EPA range is 42 miles, with 94 MPGe combined when using electricity and gasoline. It returns 38 MPG combined on gasoline, and the EPA estimates annual fuel spending at $1,750.
Good to know
- 42-mile EPA range for plug-in driving
- 94 MPGe combined rating
- All-wheel drive SUV body
- 40 MPG city, 36 MPG highway
- 240-volt charge time of 4.5 hours
Watch for
- Annual EPA fuel-cost estimate is $1,750
- Highway rating is 36 MPG
- Range benefit depends on regular charging
- Uses 36 kWh per 100 miles
Who it suits. Drivers with regular access to 240-volt charging SUV buyers who want all-wheel drive and gasoline backup Daily trips that fit within 42 miles
Choose this RAV4 if your routine includes charging and you want all-wheel-drive SUV utility without giving up gasoline backup. The EPA range covers many daily routes, and the 94-MPGe combined rating reflects its plug-in system. Long highway commutes, limited charging access or infrequent plug-ins reduce the payoff. Check your typical trip length and charging schedule against the 42-mile range before deciding.
What it is
This 2025 RAV4 is a plug-in hybrid SUV with all-wheel drive. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, gasoline fuel and an automatic (AV-S6) transmission.
The EPA classifies it as a small sport utility vehicle with four-wheel drive. Its defining EPA figure is a 42-mile range.
The numbers
The EPA rates it at 94 MPGe combined. On gasoline, it returns 38 MPG combined, with 40 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway.
Energy use is listed at 36 kWh per 100 miles. A 240-volt connection takes about 4.5 hours to charge.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,750. Your actual cost will depend on how often you charge, how much you drive, and local electricity and gasoline prices.
The 42-mile range can cover shorter trips before the gasoline engine matters, while the 38-MPG combined figure describes gasoline operation.
How it compares
Its listed figures are a 42-mile EPA range, 94 MPGe combined and 38 MPG combined.
The RAV4 is classified as a small sport utility vehicle with four-wheel drive, with ratings of 40 MPG city, 36 MPG highway and 38 MPG combined.
Who it suits
This RAV4 suits a driver who wants an SUV body and all-wheel drive, can charge at 240 volts, and often drives within its 42-mile EPA range.
It also fits buyers who still need gasoline range for longer trips and want one vehicle rather than a separate electric car and gasoline car.
Trade-offs
Charging takes 4.5 hours at 240 volts, so the range benefit depends on having time and access to plug in. Without regular charging, the vehicle operates around its 38-MPG combined gasoline rating.
The EPA lists 40 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway. That difference matters if most of your miles are highway miles.
Verdict
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV AWD is a practical fit for drivers who can charge at home or elsewhere and usually travel 42 miles or less between charges. All-wheel drive and SUV format add everyday flexibility, while the gasoline engine handles longer journeys. Regular charging lets you use its plug-in range; without it, the vehicle operates around a 38-MPG combined gasoline rating.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 38 MPG
- City MPG
- 40 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 36 MPG
- Combined MPGe
- 94 MPGe
- EPA range
- 42 miles
- Energy use
- 36 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,750
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 72 g per mile
- Charge time at 240 V
- 4.5 hours
- Model year
- 2025
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the EPA range of the 2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV AWD?
Its EPA range is 42 miles.
What MPG does this RAV4 get?
The EPA rates it at 38 MPG combined, 40 MPG city and 36 MPG highway.
What is its combined MPGe?
The combined rating is 94 MPGe.
How long does it take to charge?
At 240 volts, the listed charge time is 4.5 hours.
What is the EPA annual fuel cost?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,750.
Does the 2025 RAV4 PHEV AWD have all-wheel drive?
Yes. It has all-wheel drive and is classified as a small sport utility vehicle with four-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an automatic (AV-S6) transmission.
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