Toyota Previews Fleet of new EVs, No 4Runner

I imagine it would have the same or better towing capacity. Or, are you thinking the range would be significantly reduced?

 

I can tell you cold and using the heater is taken our Rav4 prime electric range from 50ish, to about 40. And when hard driving it is easy to see the effect on your range. I just can’t tell you how much towing will reduce your range.

 

EPA announced even tighter regs for vehicles. Will this force the next gen 4runner back to drawing board again?

"The finalized rule calls for vehicles in model years 2023-2026 to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions between 5% and 10% each year. This means that by 2026, cars will be required to achieve 40 miles per gallon."

https://www.npr.org/2021/12/20/1066001919/epa-fuel-economy-standards-cars-trucks

 

Will this force the next gen 4runner back to drawing board again?…

Nah. Read the linked article summarizing the finalized rule. It’s pretty achievable for auto manufacturers. In fact, it’s too lenient according to the most aggressive greenies. This didn’t blindside anyone. The auto manufacturers had a hand in developing these rules.

https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2021-12/420f21077.pdf

Remember that these are fleet fuel economy standards. Not every single vehicle has to meet them. As long as a lot of EVs are sold that will cover the big ass ICE vehicles, for a while anyway.

 

Ok good to know. Thanks!

 

Part of the proposed infrastructure plan is beefing up the number of charging stations around the country.
https://www.npr.org/2021/12/18/1065331379/electric-cars-charging-network-white-house-harris

Interesting times are ahead.

 

We won’t