The Japanese RAV4 PHEV adds an ‘HV Power Supply’ mode (V2H/V2L).
It can power a typical household for 6.5 days at 400W usage.
Uses a 100V outlet, offering longer backup than many competitors.
Toyota offers several versions of the new RAV4 plug-in hybrid here in the US. Buyers can choose from the rugged Woodland model, the fancy XSE, or the sporty new GR Sport—all with plug-in hybrid power.
Toyota will also have multiple versions of the RAV4 PHEV available in Japan. But unlike our version in America (at least, not yet), the Japanese RAV4 PHEV does something very unique.
Photo by: Toyota
Toyota recently announced the RAV4 PHEV for its home market, with what it calls “HV Power Supply Mode.” For those familiar with vehicle-to-load or vehicle-to-home (V2L and V2H) – that’s basically it. Unlike some other V2H functions, the RAV4 PHEV’s “HV Power Supply” is more capable than what automakers like Ford and GM offer.
According to Toyota, the RAV4 PHEV’s HV power supply can power an entire house in Japan for longer than many alternatives. It has a 100 volt power supply outlet, which is standard in Japan (compared to the 120 volt used in the US). With this, the RAV4 will send up to 1.5 kilowatts of electricity to your home.
Of course, the output figure is not that impressive by comparison. The Ford F-150 Lightning has a V2H capacity of 9.6 kW, which will power your home for about three days at high usage anywhere. Despite the relatively low output, Toyota says the RAV4 PHEV can power a typical household in Japan for 6.5 days, with an average usage rate of about 400 watts.
When reached for comment Road and TrackToyota has given no indication that this feature will be offered on the RAV4 PHEV in the US. That said, Toyota will offer the V2H function on the new Highlander EV when it launches later this year. Specific details of Highlander’s V2H functions are still unknown.
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Motor1’s Tech: The V2H and V2L functions are one of the big draws of owning an EV or plug-in hybrid. It’s nice to see that Toyota will offer this option for buyers in Japan. Here’s hoping we get it in the US soon.
