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The Japanese RAV4 PHEV adds an ‘HV power supply’ mode (V2H/V2L).
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It can power a typical home for up to 6.5 days at 400W usage.
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Uses a 100V outlet, offering longer backup than many competitors.
Toyota offers multiple versions of the new RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid here in the US. Buyers can select from the rugged Woodland model, the fancy XSE, or the sporty new GR Sport—all with plug-in-hybrid power.
Toyota will have multiple versions of the RAV4 PHEV available in Japan, too. But unlike our version in the US (at least, not right now), the Japanese RAV4 PHEV does something very unique.
Photo by: Toyota
Toyota recently announced the RAV4 PHEV for its home market, complete with what it calls “HV power supply mode.” Those familiar with vehicle-to-load or vehicle-to-home (V2L and V2H)—it’s basically that. Unlike some other V2H functions, though, the RAV4 PHEV’s “HV power supply” is even more capable than what automakers like Ford and GM offer.
According to Toyota, the RAV4 PHEV’s HV power supply can power an entire home in Japan for longer than many alternatives. It features a 100-volt power supply outlet, which is the standard in Japan (compared to the 120 volts used in the US). With that, the RAV4 will send up to 1.5 kilowatts of power to your home.
Admittedly, the output figure isn’t all that impressive by comparison. The Ford F-150 Lightning has a V2H capacity of 9.6 kW, which will power your home anywhere for around three days at peak usage. Even with a comparatively smaller output, Toyota says that the RAV4 PHEV can power a typical home in Japan for up to 6.5 days, assuming an average usage rate of around 400 watts.
When reached for comment by Road & Track, Toyota didn’t give any indication that the feature would be offered on the RAV4 PHEV in the US. That said, Toyota will offer a V2H function on the new Highlander EV when it launches later this year. The specific details of the Highlander’s V2H functions are still unknown.
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Source: Toyota
Motor1’s Take: V2H and V2L functions are one of the big draws of owning an EV or a plug-in hybrid. It’s nice to see that Toyota will offer that option for buyers in Japan. Here’s hoping we get it in the US soon, too.