Differences between RAV4 EV and gas version?

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What differences are there between the EV and gas version? (Even down to the smallest details)

After having my Rav4 EV for a month now, it seems that there are many more unique items than I originally realized. It's surprising how many aspects of this vehicle have been "touched" in the transition to an EV. Especially when "compliance car" is mentioned.

For example....

Special features/options?
What was re-designed or modified?
What was added or deleted?
Any other items sourced from Tesla other than battery/motor?

This is a truly outstanding vehicle so far. I'm very happy with the purchase.
 
This is a huge topic. They really touched a lot of stuff.

Exterior, starting from the front:
- New front bumper cover, grille, EV badge.
- New LED Headlights, light cluster, and LED Daytime Running Lights
- Outside mirrors are unique to the RAV, but from other Toyota models
- "Electric" badges on lower portion of front doors
- Delete roof rack rails
- Rear door without spare tire from SPORT trim package
- Larger rear spoiler

Interior:
- New LCD intensive instrument cluster
- Glossy trim around the the NAV screen with flush Hazard flasher button
- Larger touch-screen NAV with integrated EV functions
- New Ventilation controls with capacitive touch and integrated LCD screen and seat heater controls
- Gear selection lever from Prius
- Rear View mirror with HomeLink, auto-dimming, humidity sensor
- SafetyConnect with SOS button


Things that are NOT new, but direct carry-over
- Steering wheel and all buttons and control stalks are straight from the Limited model.
- SmartKey system, door handle controls, Start-Stop button are straight from the Limited model.

... will edit in more later.
 
SUPPLIED BY TESLA

- Motor, inverter and gear reduction final drive assembly
- 45kWh battery pack assembly
- DC to DC convertor
- battery heater (component purchase by Tesla)
- charge port and cable assembly (port built by Yazaki)
- gateway computer, AT&T communications mobile phone
- various wiring assemblies to interface with Toyota components


SUPPLIED BY TOYOTA

Exterior, starting from the front:
- New front bumper cover, grille, EV badge. (Custom for Rav4 EV)
- New LED Headlights, light cluster, and LED Daytime Running Lights (Custom for Rav4 EV)
- Outside mirrors are unique to the RAV, but from other Toyota models
- "Electric" badges on lower portion of front doors - (Custom for Rav4 EV)
- Delete roof rack rails
- Rear door without spare tire from SPORT trim package
- Larger rear spoiler (Custom for Rav4 EV)
- custom windshield to reduce noise - (Custom for Rav4 EV)
- higher capacity coil springs for increased vehicle weight (4030 pounds)
- big clunky piece of metal under drive motor to improve crash testing (Custom for Rav4 EV)
- aerodynamic covers over underbody (Custom for Rav4 EV)
- new electric fluid heater for cabin heat (purchased component only for Rav4 EV)

Interior:
- New LCD intensive instrument cluster (Custom for Rav4 EV)
- Glossy trim around the the NAV screen with flush Hazard flasher button (Custom for Rav4 EV)
- Larger touch-screen NAV with integrated EV functions - hardware from Lexus car
- New Ventilation controls with capacitive touch and integrated LCD screen and seat heater controls (Custom for Rav4 EV)
- Gear selection lever from Prius
- Rear View mirror with HomeLink, auto-dimming, humidity sensor - from other Toyota products
- SafetyConnect with SOS button from other. Toyota products
- hand brake on opposite side - likely from right hand drive Rav4


Modifications to Rav4 unibody "shell"
- hard points for battery assembly
- hard points / mounts for Tesla drive train assembly
- they left on the exhaust pipe hangar mounts



Things that are NOT new, but direct carry-over
- Steering wheel and all buttons and control stalks are straight from the Limited model.
- SmartKey system, door handle controls, Start-Stop button are straight from the Limited model.
- wheels and tires, no change from petrol Rav4 (Limited V6)
 
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