Best Charging Stations for Toyota RAV4 Prime

1. Top Pick: AmazingE
2. Most Popular: ClipperCreek LCS-20
3. Best Bargain: TurboCord

Photo courtesy of Toyota.com

The Toyota RAV4 Prime is a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) SUV that has an 18.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a peppy engine that combines with three electric motors to produce terrific acceleration. Equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motors, the RAV4 Prime has a combined 302 horsepower and can tow up to 2,500 pounds. The RAV4 Prime gets 94 MPGe in EV mode.

16 Amp | 240V

Level 2 

Plug-In NEMA 14-30

20 foot cable

UL Listed

Provides 13 miles of range per hour of charging

$329.00

With 16 Amps of power, the AmazingE can give the RAV4 about 13 miles of range per hour of charging, which is the fastest the RAV can charge. Great bang for the buck; it’s made by ClipperCreek, and has a three year warranty. It’s also considered a “portable” station. It’s compact, lightweight and is easy to travel with. The NEMA 14-30 is commonly found at campgrounds.

16 Amp | 240V

Level 2 

Hardwired or Plug-In Available

25 foot cable

ETL & UL Listed

ENERGY STAR^® Certified

Provides 13 miles of range per hour of charging

$379.00

The LCS-20 charging station is a great fit for the RAV4 plug-in hybrid. It is is both ETL and UL Listed for safety, and has been around a long time – with lots of 5 star reviews. It is, by far, one of the best selling charging stations of all time.

16 Amp | 240V

Level 2 

Plug-In NEMA 6-20

20 foot cable

UL Listed

Recovers 13 miles of range per hour of charging

$174.00

Enjoy the power of a Level 2 (16 amps) charger for under $200. The Webasto TurboCord has a NEMA 6-20 plug, so be sure you have the correct outlet for this one – that’s the chief complain from consumers. It is described as portable, but it is difficult to find a 6-20 outlet out on the open roads.