Comments on: Rav4 EV To Be Unveiled May 7

By: Max Reid

Max Reid — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:59:29 +0000

Despite all roadblocks, Washington state is getting many EV charging stations. Nationwide there are 9,000 stations now.

If any state wants to charge like that for EVs, then they should charge Tolls according to vehicle weight instead of Flat Tolls, since heavier vehicles apply more stress on roads.

Infact a company called Weigh In Motion (WIM) has scales which can find vehicles weight when it comes near Toll booth.

By: Richod

Richod — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:05:39 +0000

Shines – I totally agree. While I really would like an electric, paying $50,000 for the Rav4 EV – while the non-electric Rav goes for only $25,000 just doesn’t make economic sense. I’m hoping Toyota will come in with a subsidized price initially, to spur adoption.

Shame on Washington State for planning to charge early adopters of electric cars a road use fee (in lieu of gas taxes). When most states are giving incentives to encourage buyers into pricey electrics, WA is fighting the trend and throwing up roadblocks.

By: Shines

Shines — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:15:41 +0000

A $50000 SUV with a range of 100 miles?!? May be good for somebody, certainly not me…

By: Nelson Lu

Nelson Lu — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:04:39 +0000

An electric car that only accelerates as fast as its gas counterpart is not going to perform well. Given the nature of electric motors, its acceleration should be at a higher rate unless the motor is really seriously underpowered.

By: Van

Van — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:22:20 +0000

Hopefully this is not yet another first generation 70 mile real world range EV.