2002 Toyota RAV4 EV MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV gets an EPA-estimated 87/69 MPG (city/highway) and 78 MPG combined, with an estimated $950/year fuel cost.
The 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV with the listed electricity engine returns an EPA-estimated 87 MPG in the city and 69 MPG on the highway, for a combined 78 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | — |
| Transmission | — |
| Drive | 2-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Electricity |
| Vehicle class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| MPG — city | 87 |
| MPG — highway | 69 |
| MPG — combined | 78 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $950 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | — |
| EPA GHG score | — |
| Electric range | 95 mi |
How efficient is it?
As an all-electric vehicle, the 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV is rated in MPGe rather than MPG, and running costs are dominated by electricity rather than fuel. That is about 309% better than the typical Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD of its era (19 MPG class average), making it one of the more efficient choices in its class.
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $950 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV. Over five years that is roughly $4,750 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.