If any car company could produce a workable electric vehicle, it should be Toyota, maker of the world's most ubiquitous hybrid car. And indeed, the RAV4 EV — an electric version of the Japanese company's popular light SUV — was a good try. It had a top speed of 78 mph and a range of up to 120 miles on a single charge. But charging the RAV4 EV wasn't as simple as plugging in your cell phone. Drivers had to purchase a separate wall-mounted, 6000-watt charging unit, which helped keep the car's cost above $40,000. In 2003 Toyota discontinued the RAV4 EV and began recalling the vehicles, but hundreds of drivers have held onto their cars, and have event taken to trading customization tips online.
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