SEVR EV Portable Charger (10A)
Type 210 A max2.3 kW~13 km/h4.5 mIP66
A PHEV battery fills overnight on any power point, so 10 A is all you need. No install.
$183.99Lowest price in Australia · free shipping · 3-year warranty
Add to cartThe RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid has a Type 2 inlet, so any Type 2 portable charger fits. Its battery is small (about 18.1 kWh), so a 10 A portable charger on a standard power point refills it from 10% to 100% in about 7.9 hours: comfortably overnight. You don't need a 15 A outlet or a wall charger.
- Best fit: the SEVR 10A portable charger, on any standard power point. No install needed.
- Full charge: about 7.9 hours from 10% on 10 A, for about $5.07 at 28c/kWh.
- On an overnight EV plan (10c/kWh): about $1.81 for a full charge.
- Fit: Type 2 inlet.
At a glance
Charging the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid at home
5.2 h20→80% on 10 A, 18.1 kWh battery
3.5 h20→80% on 15 A
100%of the battery per 10-hour night on 10 A
$3.38for 20→80% at 28c/kWh
Charge times
How long the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid takes to charge
20→80% is the everyday top-up. 10→100% is the worst case: arriving home nearly empty and filling to the top.
| Variant | Battery (approx.) | 20→80% on 10A | 20→80% on 15A | 20→80% on 7 kW | 10→100% on 10A | Nights on 10A, 10→100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid | 18.1 kWh | 5.2 h | 3.5 h | 1.6 h | 7.9 h | 1 |
Running cost
What it costs to charge the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
| Variant | Battery | 20→80% at 28c | 10→100% at 28c | 10→100% at 18c | 10→100% at 10c |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid | 18.1 kWh | $3.38 | $5.07 | $3.26 | $1.81 |
Good to know
Notes for RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid owners
- A plug-in hybrid with a small battery that a 10 A power point fills from low overnight.
- Plugging in every night is what turns a PHEV into a mostly-electric car for short trips.
- Plug straight into the wall. No extension leads, powerboards or adapters, and ideally use an outlet on its own circuit.
See also: charge times for every popular EV and what home charging costs.
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Questions
Frequently asked
Does a portable charger work with the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid?
Yes. The RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid uses the Type 2 AC inlet, like every EV sold new in Australia today, so any Type 2 portable charger fits.
How long does the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid take to charge on a 10A power point?
About 5.2 hours from 20% to 80%, or 7.9 hours from 10% to 100% (about 18.1 kWh battery). Each hour adds about 13 km of range.
How much does it cost to charge the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid at home?
About $3.38 for a 20→80% top-up of the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid at 28c/kWh, or $1.21 on a 10c/kWh overnight EV plan, including about 10% charging losses.
Is a 10A charger enough for the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid?
Yes. The battery is small enough that a 10 A power point fills it from 10% to 100% in about 7.9 hours. A 15 A outlet or wall charger adds cost without changing how you use the car.
Can I use an extension lead with a portable EV charger?
No. Powerboards and extension leads aren't built for hours of continuous load. Plug the charger straight into the wall, and stop if the plug or outlet feels hot.
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