Powering More Than the Drive
Toyota has unveiled the 2026 RAV4 PHEV in Japan, and one of its most notable features is a power supply system designed to provide electricity to homes during emergencies, such as power outages. That sounds like a strong proposition – especially since this capability is more commonly associated with all-electric vehicles with Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) bidirectional charging like the Chevrolet Silverado EV – but according to Road & Track, it won’t be offered in the U.S. market.
The press release states that the RAV4 PHEV’s HV Power Supply Mode allows the vehicle to provide electricity for approximately 6.5 days at a 400W load, provided the battery is fully charged, and the fuel tank is full. Moreover, in Power Supply Time Priority Mode, the duration can be extended to as much as seven days.
The Backup Advantage
In parts of the U.S. where power outages are more common, this feature could serve as a useful backup power source – especially for buyers who aren’t ready to commit to a fully electric vehicle. After all, the RAV4 is already one of the most popular vehicles in the U.S.
Toyota also noted that the new RAV4 PHEV features a 100V external power outlet, capable of supplying up to 1,500 watts of total output for powering outdoor appliances.
What’s confirmed for the U.S.-spec model is its plug-in hybrid powertrain, which produces a combined 324 horsepower from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and three electric motors. Prototype vehicles in testing achieved a 0–60 mph time of 5.4 seconds. When fully charged, the vehicle has a manufacturer-estimated electric-only range of up to 52 miles.
U.S. Launch Details
Toyota is expected to launch the 2026 RAV4 PHEV in the U.S. in spring 2026. It will be offered in four trims: SE, XSE, GR Sport, and Woodland. The Woodland adds a more rugged, outdoorsy look similar to what’s available on the bZ, one of the brand’s few EV models available stateside, alongside the new C-HR.
This product lineup reflects Toyota’s multi-powertrain strategy, with the RAV4 offered exclusively in electrified form in the U.S., even as other markets such as the Middle East and China continue to offer gas-only variants. With the RAV4 Hybrid starting at $31,900 before destination, the PHEV is expected to carry a higher price tag.
