Red-Hot RAV4, Toyota Hybrids Snagging Tesla Defectors, Says Edmunds

Edmunds says Toyota is now the top brand for Tesla trade-ins as more EV owners move to hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

Toyota’s hybrid lineup is benefiting from this shift, with the new 2026 RAV4 going hybrid-only and seeing very strong demand.

The trend points to growing buyer interest in hybrids over full EVs, especially among shoppers who want more flexibility than a battery-only car.

If the pattern holds, Toyota could gain more ground in dealer sales while EV adoption slows for some consumers.