Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid – 302 hpIn some ways, plug-in hybrids offer the best of both worlds in the current ever-changing market. The best examples offer significant all-electric range, allowing drivers to do grocery runs or short suburban journeys without needing the gas engine. But, when it's time to hit the highway for longer trips, the gas engine's presence means that there's no need to rely on patchy public charging infrastructure.That's the pitch of the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid, which offers up to 42 miles of all-electric range. The added electrification also comes with another benefit: greater power. The RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid's combined 302 hp is a significant step up from the 219 hp available with the regular RAV4 Hybrid.However, getting the most out of the plug-in powertrain will mean regularly taking it to a charger, and so buyers without access to a driveway or dedicated parking space might find that the regular RAV4 Hybrid is a better bet. Plus, there's the issue of cost, with the plug-in hybrid powertrain bumping the price of the RAV4 up significantly. The base SE trim starts from $44,265, while the more generously equipped XSE trim will cost at least $48,135.
