2012 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 530

1 -1 . EV syst e m Characteristics of the EV (Electric Vehicle) system The RAV4 EV is considerably different from a conventional vehicle. Instead of using gasoline, the vehicle is driven using electricity in the rechargeable traction battery to power the electric motor. This technology is clean and has a low impact on the environment by not emitting exhaust such as CO2 or NOx during operation. The illustration is an example for explanation purposes only and may vary from the actual vehicle. Electric motor (traction motor) Traction battery Provides electricity to the electric motor and air conditioning system. 12-volt battery Provides electricity to various vehicle functions such as the audio system, wipers, headlights and so forth. 26