Toyota has no plans to launch an EV version, but the RAV4’s chief engineer said you can try its updated electric SUV instead.

Is Toyota launching a RAV4 EV SUV?

The RAV4 has gone back and forth with the Tesla Model Y over the past few years as the world’s best-selling vehicle.

Despite reports suggesting otherwise, Toyota has no intentions of introducing an all-electric version. Yoshinori Futonagane, the chief engineer for the Toyota RAV4, told Carsales that a battery electric RAV4 is not part of the plans.

“Look, lots of things are possible, but at this point in time we’re not considering a BEV RAV4,” Futonagane said. The reason: Toyota is sticking to its “multi-pathway” strategy that includes distinct internal combustion, hybrid, and EV lineups.

Toyota’s engineer explained that “we have developed the bZ4X as a vehicle specifically to allow the EV technology to develop and be showcased and meet the needs of people who want to see what is possible there.”

2026 Toyota bZ4X (Source: Toyota)

After launching the updated model, sales of Toyota’s electric SUV have skyrocketed. In Australia, bZ4X sales are up 300% year to date. In the US, the 2026 bZ (bZ4X overseas) is the third best-selling EV behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 through March.

Toyota updated the electric SUV where it matters most with a longer driving range, faster charging, and modern tech and features.

Measuring 184.6″ long, 73.2″ wide, and 65″ tall, with a wheelbase of 112.2″, the 2026 Toyota bZ is about the same size as the RAV4.

2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV (Source: Toyota)

After launching the new plug-in hybrid RAV4 earlier this year, Toyota claimed the SUV was “reborn” with a new PHEV setup that delivers “world-leading energy efficiency.” With a new, larger-capacity battery and added SiC semiconductors, the RAV4 PHEV now offers about 150 km (93 miles) of electric range, a 58% increase over the outgoing model.

Toyota also offers the smaller C-HR (sold as the C-HR+ outside of the US), and off-road-focused bZ Woodland Touring electric SUVs.

Interested in seeing one in person? You can use the links below to find available 2026 Toyota bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland models closest to you.

• 2026 Toyota bZ
• 2026 Toyota C-HR
• 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland