What happens once you put the powertrain from a Tesla Roadster into an SUV? You get the Toyota RAV4 EV , an early prototype of which PluginCars got an opportunity to drive. It pointed out a “sophisticated proof of concept,” basically a drivable show car, and the performance within reason stout: 0 – 60MPH in nine seconds — not bad for a three,900lb car. Range is estimated to be 100 miles in real-world conditions, but that’s susceptible to change between now and when the automobile is anticipated to hit dealers, sometime toward the top of 2012. We’re guessing the Roadster-style pushbutton gear selector can be passed by then, too.
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