Yes, the MSRP is indeed crazy and a non-starter without incentives. But understand that the technology onboard is the best of its kind as it comes straight out of the Tesla Model S. With incentives, it is indeed 29k + (tax on 49k) making it roughly a 33k out the door car. At that price, it’s a steal IMO, that is further sweetened by the very very low running costs. Note that you may not want to lease as Toyota does not pass the federal incentives to the buyer (like Nissan does with the Leaf).
Between my wife and I, we were paying ~$550/mth in fuel costs. Granted, we have a couple other rather thirsty vehicles. After adding the RAV4EV to our stable, our total fuel costs have dropped dramatically to ~$130/mth for the ~2000 miles/mth.
The RAV4EV is an easy car to get along with. It’s a solid driving car without the typical compromises of a fuel efficient car. Powerful. Tons of utility, storage, and space as the interior is not compromised at all by the battery pack.
It has all the latest electronics – big 8″ NAV, HD/Sat Radio, Bluetooth, Keyless everything. All LED lighting.
Let me know if you have any other specific questions and I’ll happily answer.
