Toyota took the wraps off its new electric vehicle, the RAV4 EV Concept, at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The concept marks further progress towards RAV4 EV being brought to market in the USA in 2012, further strengthening Toyota’s leadership in developing a range of technologies for low carbon, sustainable transport.
The new concept combines the current RAV4 compact SUV with an electric powertrain from Tesla Motors. In May Toyota announced it would co-operate with the American company in the development of electric vehicles and parts, and in EV production systems and engineering. By working together, Tesla will benefit from Toyota’s manufacturing expertise, while Toyota aims to learn from Tesla’s EV technology capabilities, and its responsive and flexible approach to business and decision making.
