Toyota is redesigning and “electrifying” its Rav4 lineup for 2026 with models that aren’t quite EVs, but could masquerade as one. The mega popular SUV will come standard with hybrid powertrains, including a plug-in version with a feature you’d expect in only pure EVs: fast charging.

That’s a big deal because the RAV4 has been the best-selling SUV in America for eight straight years, with nearly half a million units going to new owners last year. Eliminating the gas-only version is the biggest move yet in Toyota’s hybrid strategy, and everyone will reap the benefits.

The best-selling non-pickup vehicle in North America is going all-in on hybrid power, including an uprated plug-in variant.Here it is.At a dedicated event near its American HQ in Plano, Texas, Toyota on Tuesday night revealed the 2026 RAV4.