The Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Is Actually Cheaper For 2026

The new RAV4 PHEV starts at $42,920, which makes it $2,340 less expensive than the 2025 model.

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR-Sport

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Mar 4, at 5:00pm ET

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THE BREAKDOWN

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid starts at $42,920.
That's $2,340 cheaper than the previous model.
Toyota also introduces new Woodland and GR Sport variants for the PHEV.

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is a bargain. Not only is the base, now-hybrid-only model cheaper than the previous hybrid, but the plug-in-hybrid model also undercuts the previous PHEV by a few thousand dollars.

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid starts at $42,920 for the base SE model with the $1,420 destination fee included. The previous RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid was $45,260 to start, with a mandatory $1,395 destination fee. That’s a not-insignificant difference of $2,340.

Toyota also extends the PHEV option to more trims for 2026, with the rugged Woodland gaining the battery-electric powertrain as well as a new GR Sport trim at the top of the lineup. The Woodland PHEV starts at $46,720, while the GR Sport costs $49,920.

The RAV4 XSE Plug-In Hybrid carries over with a starting price of $48,620. That also makes it just over $500 cheaper than the version it replaces.

Trim 2026 Price 2025 Price Price Difference Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SE $42,920 $45,260 -$2,340 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Woodland $46,720 -- -- Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE $48,620 $49,130 -$510 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid GR Sport $49,920 -- --

What do you get for the money? The 2026 RAV4 PHEV packs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors, giving it a total output of 324 horsepower. By comparison, the previous RAV4 PHEV only had 302 hp.

The RAV’s all-electric driving range jumps from 42 miles in the previous model to 50 miles here. The Woodland and XSE models also come standard with DC fast-charging capabilities, which will refill the battery from 10 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes.

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If you don’t want the RAV4 with a plug, the standard RAV comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine making 226 hp and delivering up to 41 mpg. That version starts at $33,350 for the base LE, and tops out at $44,750 for the Limited model.

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR-Sport

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR-Sport 2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland 2026 Toyota RAV4 Exterior driving on a road 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR-Sport Exterior 1

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Motor1's Take: The RAV4 is cheaper across the board for 2026, which is great news for consumers looking to get into the brand’s latest compact SUV. The plug-in model also offers more power, more electric range, and better efficiency overall.

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