ABV2(27)10 Best Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

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Plug-In’s Electric Motor Acts Like a Turbocharger 

An electric motor develops maximum power (torque) at much lower rpm than its companion gas engine. Even when the car switches to gasoline mode, the battery still has enough juice for the electric motor to act as a booster, essentially a turbocharger. Though the electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack is intended to improve mpgs, it also zips from 60 mph a second or two faster. Toyota’s RAV4 Prime (what it calls the PHEV version) takes 5.7 seconds, 2 seconds less than the gas engine RAV4.

Below are 10 relatively strong-selling PHEV choices, ranging from entry level to full-on luxury. They are sorted them by battery range. Drivers that want a bridge vehicle toward a full-electric future should aim to complete most daily driving duties without waking the gasoline engine. That means battery range should be a big part of the buying decision. 

1.Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, 48 EV Miles

The battery-only version of the Clarity (discontinued last year) was a range-challenged EV, but the PHEV has much to recommend it, including 48 electric miles from its 17-kilowatt-hour battery pack. The 1.5-liter four (which rarely drives the wheels) combines with a beefy electric motor to produce a combined 212 horsepower and decent 8.1-second zero to 60 times. Owners praise the comfort and ride quality, though the back seat could be larger. The $33,400 Clarity gets the full $7,500 credit. 

2.Toyota RAV4 Prime, 42 Miles

This is what a plug-in should be: The $38,500 PHEV version of the RAV4, with an 18.1-kilowatt-hour battery, 42 miles of EV range, 600 miles total. It’s an impressive ride. Some reviewers say the real-world range is better than that. There’s also 302 combined horsepower on that RAV4, which makes it the fastest four-door Toyota. Only the Supra has faster acceleration. The RAV4 Prime gets the full $7,500 tax credit. The upmarket XSE model ($41,675) offers many useful features, including 19-inch wheels, paddle shifters and some safety equipment. There have also been some improvements to the $28,220 Prius Prime sedan, which now has 25 miles of EV range. But it’s a pokier beast, with a 121-horsepower powertrain. The $28,220 Prius Prime is eligible for a $4,502 federal income tax credit. If there’s one plug-in you shop, make it the RAV4 Prime. 

3.Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, 37 Miles 

Toyota produced the first hybrids that Americans could buy and Ford had the first American entry with the Escape in 2004. They subsequently proved themselves as taxis on the potholed streets of New York. The Escape PHEV ($34,755, with a $6,843 credit) uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine coupled to an electric motor for 221 total horsepower. Electric range is 37 miles (530 total) via a 14.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack. There’s no all-wheel drive version. It’s worth upgrading to the $38,000 SEL version, which adds heated simulated leather front seats with power adjustment for the driver, convenience and cold weather packages, parking sensors and fog lights. The Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package adds adaptive cruise.

4.Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Minivan, 32 Miles 

The $39,995 Pacifica is still America’s one PHEV minivan, though the Toyota Sienna is now only available as a hybrid. Electric range via a 16-kilowatt-hour battery is 32 miles (566 total). A drawback of the PHEV version is that the company’s famous Stow ‘n Go seats are not available in the second row (which is equipped with captain’s chairs. It’s a big vehicle, and needs the 260 horsepower it gets from a 3.6-liter V-6 (the same one that’s in the standard Pacifica) with two electric motors. For a grocery getter, the 7.4-second zero-to-60 time isn’t bad. Cargo space—critical in a minivan—is 87.5 cubic feet if the third row is down.  

5.Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, 30 Miles 

Good news for Santa Fe buyers: The 2022 model has a 13.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack, giving it a $6,587 tax credit. Apply it, and that means the PHEV is actually cheaper than the hybrid version. The 2022 Santa Fe starts at $40,535, though discriminating buyers might want to spring for the Limited. The PHEV’s 177-horsepower 1.6-liter four is linked to a 90-horsepower electric motor for 260 horsepower combined. Electric range is 30 miles, 440 total. The Limited trim increases the price to $46,545, but adds such useful features as leather seats, a 360-degree camera, and an eight-inch infotainment screen with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. 

6.Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, 26 Miles

Starting at $30,765 (with a $4,543 credit) the Niro is one of the more affordable PHEVs. EV range is 26 miles via an 8.9-kilowatt-hour, with a very good 560 miles total. The 1.6-liter four and electric motor provide a modest 139 horsepower via a six-speed automatic. Kia also makes an Optima PHEV, $37,315 in the only EX trim (with a $4,919 credit). With a 10-kilowatt-hour battery electric range is slightly more, 28 miles, and you get a fair amount of oomph—202 horsepower. You have to opt for a sedan, though. That’s an issue for some people who like to sit up high. Recharging the Niro is a quick 2.5 hours; the Optima might take a little longer.

7.Audi A7 55 TSFI e Quattro Plug-In Hybrid, 24 Miles 

The A7 PHEV allows its buyers to own a big, luxurious high-end Audi and still claim some green cred. The Sportback offers a turbo two-liter four that sandwiches an electric motor between it and a seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission. It produces a net 362 horsepower, good for 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. But remember, this is a PHEV, so its 14.1-kilowatt-hour battery gives it 24 miles of all-electric range (440 total). The S line exterior package is standard, as are LED headlights with high-beam assist, four-zone automatic climate control and 20-inch wheels. This is a $74,900 car, with $6,712 in federal money available to reduce the sting. 

8.Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid, 24 Miles  

This was one of the first plug-in hybrids available. Now it has a great deal of competition. The $37,490 PHEV loses the three-row seating of the conventional model, which was redesigned for 2022. The 2.4-liter engine and electric motor produce a combined 221 horsepower, an increase from the earlier model. The credit is now $6,587. EV range is also up, to 24 miles from 22. But total range of 320 miles is a bit skimpy. As in the Escape, it’s the SEL model that’s the sweet spot, adding the touchscreen Apple/Android infotainment you’re going to want, along with auto high beams and blind-spot monitoring. 

9.BMW 530e, 24 Miles, and 530e xDrive, 18 Miles

BMW offers PHEVs in the 3-, 5- and 7-series, as well as the X5 and, through the 2021 model year, the X3. In total, BMW has offered 18 PHEV models since 2014, the most of any automaker. The current 530e sedan (there’s also an all-wheel-drive, or xDrive, version) is eligible for a $4,668 rebate, offsetting the $55,550 purchase price. The four-cylinder turbo engine and electric motor produce 288 horsepower at the rear wheels. The EV range from a 12-kilowatt-hour battery is only 21 miles (320 combined), and a mere 18 in the xDrive version. That’s not impressive, and pales compared to the X5 PHEV’s 31 miles. Owners getting to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds might not worry all that much, but there are faster BMWs. 

10.Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring, 21 Miles 

This luxurious $68,980 SUV weighs in at 5,700 pounds, but it has 494 horsepower available from its three-liter, twin-turbo V-6, 10-speed automatic and 75-kilowatt electric motor. That’s enough for an amazing 5.5-second zero to 60 time. The battery is 13.6-kilowatt-hours, and that yields a modest 21 miles of EV range (460 total). Though it would increase charge times, a larger battery would be welcome. Towing is a plus, since the Grand Touring can pull 5,600 pounds. 

Other plug-ins to consider: Polestar 1, Bentley Bentayga, Hyundai Ioniq, Jeep Wrangler 4Xe, Karma GS-6, Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, Subaru Crosstrek and various Volvos. 

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