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.
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.
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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