Using the Toyota Rav4 EV Center Row Seat Belt

After an embarrassing situation the other night where for the life of me I couldn't figure out where the center row seat belt was and how to use it, my mother-in-law found this video for me on youtube as we were stumbling around in the dark. We did look in the manual first and didn't see it addressed.  This video cleared everything up!

30 Days, 2112 Miles, Loving the Rav4 EV!

Today is our first month anniversary with the Rav4 EV. Drove 2112 miles in the first month. Who says you can't have an electric vehicle as your only vehicle?  We're loving it more than we thought we would. There are a few things I miss moving from the BMW to the Rav4 EV and those have been discussed before...however they are far outweighed by the extra range, larger cargo area, seating for five and lightening fast acceleration. Yesterday I was taking two friends from work up the hill at Universal Studios. We were driving approx 30 mph up hill, I hit the Sport Mode button, gave the accelerator a slight tap and proceeded to do a burn out...not after stopping but while going 30 mph uphill with three adults on board! Their faces lit up just like the tires. This thing is a blast and that's the best part of all. You get all these other attributes with the Rav4 EV and yet it maintains the most important one of all, it's a blast to drive!

KNOW GAS has a new home & Info on Extension Cord

Our personalized plates have found a new home!

Also, for those of you who need a little extra cord length when using the portable charger that comes with the Rav4 EV,I've been very happy with this 12 gauge extension cord from Amazon.  It's robust, doesn't heat up and like with the BMW ActiveE, works flawlessly with the Rav4 EV.  I get about 3 miles for each hour plugged into a standard 110 outlet.  Obviously, you wouldn't want to rely on this as your main charging source but it's great for those times when you're at your office or other places for extended periods of time.

Loving the Range!

For the past few days, I've been averaging just over 100 miles each day before plugging in.  I did charge to Extended Mode to prepare for these longer trips and each day I found I still had about 20 miles remaining. This was with mostly highway driving with speeds from 70 to 75.  Unfortunately, I wouldn't have been able to do this in our previous vehicle, the BMW ActiveE  Granted these days were unusual but it's great to know the extra range is there when I need it.

**Toyota's Rav4 EV lease just became more amazing!!!**

Do you drive a lot of miles?  Do you love driving Electric?  Do you like saving money?  Do you like a lease that is about as simple as it gets and that is so simple and straightforward a small child could understand it?
Well then, you better jump on this deal pronto:

In a nutshell:

2014 Toyota Rav4 EV
36 month lease
$447 a month plus tax for 35 months (First month paid)
Zero Down, Not One Cent
Unlimited Miles
You get tax free check from State of California for $2500.00 a few weeks after leasing/purchasing.
Qualifies for HOV aka Carpool Lane access

This deal is from Dianne at Carson Toyota in Carson, CA.

Just when I thought the deal we got back on January 12th couldn't be beat, Toyota makes the deal even more amazing.  Check out the full, easy to understand, straightforward lease details from Dianne at Carson Toyota at the link below.  Her contact info can be found at the bottom of her posting.  Please tell her hello, she'll take care of you, I promise.

http://www.myrav4ev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=937