Toyota has launched a new version of the RAV4 in Japan, with some outlets specifying that it is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The vehicle's electric range is reported to be 150km by one source, and is claimed to have world-leading efficiency with significantly more electric range. The launch of the new RAV4 PHEV in Japan has been confirmed, although some details, such as the exact timing and model year, are not consistently reported.