The Best Plug-In Hybrid SUVs of 2025

Best Compact Plug-In-Hybrid SUVs

Price Range: $34,490–$50,695

Ranked Models: 9

1. Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid ($43,865+)
2. Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid ($39,380+)
2. Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid ($39,690+)
4. Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid ($40,445+)
5. Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid ($47,990+)
6. Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid ($38,400+)
7. Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid ($34,490+)
8. Jeep Wrangler 4xe (Plug-In Hybrid) ($50,695+)
9. Dodge Hornet R/T (Plug-In Hybrid) ($41,645+)

Pricier than their regular hybrid counterparts, these compact PHEVs typically provide enough all-electric range and SUV versatility to justify the extra spend, particularly if you do much of your driving within a few miles of your home.

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MD RATING 8.3/10

Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $43,865
• EV Range: 42 mi
• MPG Combined: 38
• Horsepower: 302
• Length: 180.9 in
• Cargo Capacity: 63.2 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 2,500 lbs

The regular RAV4 Hybrid should be a great fit for most folks, but we're not here to dissuade you from wanting more. If you don't mind the significant price premium, the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid (formerly known as the RAV4 Prime) is bound to delight with its 40-plus miles of electric range and sub-6-second sprint to 60 mph. Those are serious numbers, and if you do most of your driving around town, as most of us do, you might not need to refuel for months. This is a very expensive RAV4, but it's also arguably a lot of PHEV SUV for the money. The Lexus NX 450h+, for example, uses the same powertrain and costs nearly $20k more. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 8.0/10

Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $39,380
• EV Range: 32 mi
• MPG Combined: 35
• Horsepower: 268
• Length: 182.7 in
• Cargo Capacity: 66.3 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs

Although the Tucson PHEV doesn’t impress us quite as much as its regular Hybrid sibling, this is still a formidable effort by Hyundai, from the 32-mile EV range to the satisfyingly strong acceleration. A thorough update for 2025 burnishes the Tucson PHEV’s credentials with next-level interior tech. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 8.0/10

Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $39,690
• EV Range: 34 mi
• MPG Combined: 35
• Horsepower: 261
• Length: 183.5 in
• Cargo Capacity: 65.5 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs

The Sportage PHEV is less of an obvious win than the non-plug-in Sportage Hybrid, but don't overlook it. The PHEV's electric range and fuel economy are competitive, if not class-leading, while there's plenty of power on tap and plenty of technology in the cabin. We're not sold on this Kia's styling, but the very similar Hyundai Tucson PHEV gives you an alternative if you like the package otherwise. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 7.8/10

Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $40,445
• EV Range: 38 mi
• MPG Combined: 26
• Horsepower: 248
• Length: 185.4 in
• Cargo Capacity: 64.7 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs

The Outlander PHEV's 38 miles of electric range is fully competitive in this class, as is its sprint to 60 mph in about six and a half seconds. As forgettable as the regular Outlander is beyond its standard three-row seating, the PHEV version has the fundamentals to challenge its rivals for supremacy. And yes, the PHEV comes standard with three rows of seats just like the regular Outlander, which further sets is apart from this crowd. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 7.7/10

Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $47,990
• EV Range: 32 mi
• MPG Combined: 33
• Horsepower: 261
• Length: 189.4 in
• Cargo Capacity: 75.5 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 1,654 lbs

The Sorento PHEV's value proposition is clear. If you're comparing it to the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid, it won't measure up when it comes to electric range or fuel economy, and it's quite expensive, too. It does, however, give you a third seating row that pits it squarely against the three-row Outlander PHEV. So if you could use that third row from time to time, this Kia could be a great fit. If you could get by with two rows, it's a lot harder to make the case, especially at this elevated price point. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 7.6/10

Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $38,400
• EV Range: 37 mi
• MPG Combined: 40
• Horsepower: 210
• Length: 180.1 in
• Cargo Capacity: 65.4 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 1,500 lbs

The Escape PHEV's weakness is its 210-horsepower output, which is only 18 hp better than the regular Escape Hybrid. Otherwise, it comes up aces, from its 37 miles of all-electric range to its 40-mpg rating when EV mode shuts off. Just be aware that you can only get the plug-in Escape with front-wheel drive. If that's a deal-breaker, consider the Lincoln Corsair PHEV, which is mechanically similar but comes standard with AWD. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 7.5/10

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $34,490
• EV Range: 34 mi
• MPG Combined: 48
• Horsepower: 180
• Length: 174.0 in
• Cargo Capacity: 54.6 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: N/A

The technically subcompact Niro lives here because it has nowhere else to go — the Dodge Hornet R/T is the only other subcompact plug-in-hybrid SUV. So if you're looking for a small PHEV SUV and thinking that the standard fare, e.g. the 10-inches-longer Kia Sportage PHEV, is needlessly large, the Niro PHEV could be just the ticket. It's worth noting that the added juice from the plug-in powertrain fixes the regular Niro hybrid's acceleration problem — the Niro PHEV is about a second and a half quicker to 60 mph. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 7.4/10

Jeep Wrangler 4xe (Plug-In Hybrid)

• Base Price: $50,695
• EV Range: 22 mi
• MPG Combined: 20
• Horsepower: 375
• Length: 188.4 in
• Cargo Capacity: 72.4 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

One of these SUVs is not like the others — but hey, the Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid SUV that's smaller than midsize, so it's right where it belongs. With 22 miles of electric range, this Jeep falls well short of segment leaders, and it's pricey, too. But its off-road skill set and iconic styling do make it one of a kind in the PHEV landscape. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 6.9/10

Dodge Hornet R/T (Plug-In Hybrid)

• Base Price: $41,645
• EV Range: 33 mi
• MPG Combined: 29
• Horsepower: 288
• Length: 178.0 in
• Cargo Capacity: 50.5 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs

Closer to the RAV4 PHEV in length than to the Niro PHEV, the subcompact Hornet R/T is a decent fit for this class, and its performance is plenty impressive at a glance. You get nearly 300 horsepower in this pint-sized PHEV, plus a generous 33 miles of electric range and a healthy 29 mpg combined in hybrid mode. So why isn't it ranked higher? Because on the road, the Hornet lacks the refined driving character that could help justify its $40k-plus pricing. It feels tall and narrow from behind the wheel, and its suspension admits too much impact harshness into the cabin. It's also space-deprived in the second row and cargo area. We'd feel more affection for this rebadged Alfa Romeo Tonale if it were significantly cheaper, but it seems like more of a misfit at Dodge's asking price. See Full Details >

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Best Compact Luxury PHEV SUVs

Price Range: $45,995–$61,240

Ranked Models: 5

1. Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-In Hybrid ($59,900+)
2. Lexus NX Plug-In Hybrid ($61,240+)
3. Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid ($58,050+)
4. Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid ($45,995+)
5. Lincoln Corsair Plug-In Hybrid ($54,365+)

The headlines have been thick with PHEVs lately, as more shoppers give them consideration for bridging the gap between pure gas cars and pure EVs. If you're in that boat, compact luxury plug-in-hybrid SUVs are a solid place to start. They tend to deliver familiar small-SUV goodness along with useful electric range, though as you can see, they don't come cheap.

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MD RATING 8.3/10

Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $59,900
• EV Range: 54 mi
• MPG Combined: 25
• Horsepower: 313
• Length: 185.7 in
• Cargo Capacity: 0.0 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: N/A

Watch out, because Mercedes is trying to change the game with the GLC 350e PHEV. Boasting a 17-mile advantage in EV range over the Lexus NX 450h+ — or put differently, nearly 50 percent more electric range — the GLC 350e further boasts a conventional nine-speed automatic transmission that won't surge or drone like the CVT in the Lexus. The Benz also undercuts the NX 450h+ on price, which is surely no accident, but the Lexus does retain a huge advantage in fuel economy. The race for the best plug-in-hybrid SUV might start and stop right here. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 8.0/10

Lexus NX Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $61,240
• EV Range: 37 mi
• MPG Combined: 36
• Horsepower: 302
• Length: 183.5 in
• Cargo Capacity: 46.9 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs

If you're wondering whether the NX 450h+ goes beyond its plug-in RAV4 roots, the answer is no — at least not under the hood, where the NX PHEV's 302-horsepower output is exactly the same. But the RAV's six-second sprint to 60 mph was arguably more than adequate already, and the Lexus treatment naturally takes this platform's refinement and features to the next level. It's a sensible choice among luxury PHEV SUVs, though we definitely recommend taking the Toyota version for a spin as well. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 7.9/10

Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $58,050
• EV Range: 36 mi
• MPG Combined: 28
• Horsepower: 455
• Length: 185.4 in
• Cargo Capacity: 63.3 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

The XC60 T8 PHEV's vital signs are undoubtedly strong — we're talking 36 miles of electric range, 455 horsepower and 0-60 in the mid-4-second range. On the other hand, the current XC60 generation is coming up on a decade of production, which is an eternity in car years. You can see its age in the smallish touchscreen, for example, even though Volvo's timeless styling otherwise does a good job of masking it. We wouldn't discourage you from buying an XC60 PHEV, but it's getting harder to make the case when the competition has long since moved on to newer platforms. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 6.8/10

Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $45,995
• EV Range: 33 mi
• MPG Combined: 29
• Horsepower: 285
• Length: 178.3 in
• Cargo Capacity: 50.5 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs

The Tonale PHEV is definitely a subcompact in terms of dimensions, but subcompact luxury plug-in-hybrid SUVs are an extremely rare breed, so we're throwing this Alfa in with the compacts in case you're open to something smaller. Snugness is a defining trait of the Tonale — if you like small cars, you'll feel right at home, but don't expect spaciousness. One clear point in the Tonale PHEV's favor is its 33 miles of all-electric range, enabling owners to avoid gas stations for long stretches if they stay local and charge up at home. The complicated powertrain's acceleration can feel uneven, though, and the ride quality tends to err on the firm side. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 6.6/10

Lincoln Corsair Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $54,365
• EV Range: 27 mi
• MPG Combined: 33
• Horsepower: 266
• Length: 181.4 in
• Cargo Capacity: 56.2 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 3,000 lbs

The Corsair PHEV offers a handy-around-town EV range of 27 miles, but its 7.0-second gallop to 60 mph is yesterday's news. It's also getting easier to find PHEVs that provide many more than 27 miles on battery power. To be fair, 33 mpg is pretty good fuel economy for a PHEV in this category, but the plug-in Corsair ultimately can't go toe-to-toe with the best luxury plug-in-hybrid SUVs. See Full Details >

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Best Midsize Plug-In-Hybrid SUVs

Price Range: $49,945–$54,400

Ranked Models: 2

1. Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid ($49,945+)
2. Mazda CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid ($54,400+)

Looking for more room than a compact PHEV SUV can provide? The midsize segment could be your solution. Pairing pure electric motoring around town with hybrid power on longer trips seems especially sensible if you're getting that midsize boost in passenger and cargo space.

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MD RATING 8.2/10

Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $49,945
• EV Range: 26 mi
• MPG Combined: 25
• Horsepower: 323
• Length: 200.8 in
• Cargo Capacity: 75.2 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

Anyone else want to come play with Mazda in this segment? No? Well, you gotta hand it to the plucky Japanese automaker for going it alone and giving PHEV shoppers two non-luxury midsize SUV options. We'd take the CX-90 ourselves, because it's essentially the same thing as the CX-70 with the added convenience of a third-row seat, and it starts about $5k lower. Why not? See Full Details >

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MD RATING 8.0/10

Mazda CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $54,400
• EV Range: 26 mi
• MPG Combined: 25
• Horsepower: 323
• Length: 200.8 in
• Cargo Capacity: 75.3 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

The CX-70 PHEV won't knock your socks off with its 26 miles of electric range, but if you think about it, that's most of your local errands, right? Just plug it in overnight and you might not need gas for weeks, if not months. Just be aware that the CX-70 is rather long for a midsize SUV, and you don't get a ton of cargo space despite that length. It's not cheap, either. See Full Details >

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Best Midsize Luxury PHEV SUVs

Price Range: $60,490–$119,900

Ranked Models: 7

1. BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid ($73,100+)
2. Mercedes-Benz GLE Plug-In Hybrid ($71,350+)
3. Lexus RX Plug-In Hybrid ($71,260+)
4. Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid ($118,700+)
5. Land Rover Range Rover Plug-In Hybrid ($119,900+)
6. Porsche Cayenne Plug-In Hybrid ($97,200+)
7. Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (Plug-In Hybrid) ($60,490+)

Powerful, fuel-efficient and able to get around town purely on electric power, midsize luxury PHEV SUVs promise the best of all worlds, and they arguably deliver. Note that these are two-row SUVs; surprisingly, there aren't many midsize three-row luxury PHEV SUVs, although we rank those here too.

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MD RATING 8.8/10

BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $73,100
• EV Range: 38 mi
• MPG Combined: 22
• Horsepower: 483
• Length: 194.2 in
• Cargo Capacity: 71.2 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 5,952 lbs

The X5 xDrive50e PHEV is one of the most impressive plug-in hybrids on the market. It's got tons of power, it'll give you around 40 miles of electric-only driving, and it gives up little if any versatility to its siblings in the X5 lineup. We're not blown away by its 22-mpg fuel economy, however — the non-hybrid xDrive40i easily beats the PHEV in that category. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 8.2/10

Mercedes-Benz GLE Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $71,350
• EV Range: 50 mi
• MPG Combined: 23
• Horsepower: 381
• Length: 194.3 in
• Cargo Capacity: 74.9 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 7,700 lbs

The GLE 450e's 50 miles of electric range are mighty impressive for any plug-in-hybrid SUV, let alone one that tips the scales at more than 5,700 pounds — nearly a thousand pounds more than the non-hybrid GLE 350. If you take a lot of short drives and can charge up at home, the 450e could really minimize your trips to the gas station. But if you want the GLE's optional third row, you're out of luck here, as the 450e comes only with two rows of seats. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 8.1/10

Lexus RX Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $71,260
• EV Range: 37 mi
• MPG Combined: 35
• Horsepower: 304
• Length: 192.5 in
• Cargo Capacity: 46.2 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 3,494 lbs

The challenge facing the plug-in RX 450h+ is clear: it's up against some very heavy artillery in this segment, and it's only bringing a RAV4 powertrain to the fight. That's right — the midsize RX PHEV uses the same power plant as the compact RAV4 PHEV, which means it barely makes 300 horsepower. That's not much by class standards, so you'll have to look elsewhere for this model's virtues. They're plentiful, though, headlined by a refined and quiet ride and the simple fact that Lexus has been doing this luxury hybrid thing way longer than everyone else. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 7.9/10

Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $118,700
• EV Range: 53 mi
• MPG Combined: N/A
• Horsepower: 543
• Length: 194.7 in
• Cargo Capacity: N/A
• Towing Capacity: 6,614 lbs

You can already see the main problem with the Range Rover Sport PHEV — the price tag. Otherwise, this thing is groovy, giving you 53 miles of electric range and 543 combined horsepower when the inline-6 gas engine kicks in. So if you're not overly concerned about cost, this Land Rover deserves a close look. But a starting price around $120k brings a lot of desirable machinery into play, and there are other plug-in SUVs in this segment that deliver far more value. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 7.8/10

Land Rover Range Rover Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $119,900
• EV Range: 51 mi
• MPG Combined: N/A
• Horsepower: 543
• Length: 198.9 in
• Cargo Capacity: 83.5 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 6,613 lbs

We classify the regular Range Rover as "ultra luxury," but since there aren't any other ultra-luxury plug-in-hybrid SUVs at the moment, the Range Rover PHEV has to slum it with these relatively plebeian plug-ins. Why pay tens of thousands more for this Rover? Well, 51 miles of electric range is mighty impressive, and of course its presence and heft are second to none. Value still matters in this segment, though, and we can't sugarcoat the Range Rover PHEV's eye-popping price point. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 7.7/10

Porsche Cayenne Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $97,200
• EV Range: 25 mi
• MPG Combined: N/A
• Horsepower: 463–729
• Length: 194.1 in
• Cargo Capacity: 55.2 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 7,716 lbs

As much as we like the Cayenne in general, we're unimpressed by its plug-in-hybrid variants' electric range, which tops out around 25 miles. That's frankly behind the times; it takes more like 35-40 miles to move the needle in this class. The Cayenne PHEVs are highly capable and satisfying vehicles nonetheless, but the best Cayennes are the ones you can't plug in. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 7.5/10

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (Plug-In Hybrid)

• Base Price: $60,490
• EV Range: 26 mi
• MPG Combined: 23
• Horsepower: 375
• Length: 193.5 in
• Cargo Capacity: 70.8 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 6,000 lbs

Surprised to see a Jeep here? Well, where else are we supposed to put a $60k+ midsize SUV that's also a plug-in hybrid? The JGC 4xe fails to impress with its all-electric range of just 26 miles, but its hybrid mode will whisk you to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds. It's a legitimate alternative to traditional luxury offerings at the right price. See Full Details >

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Best Midsize 3-Row Luxury PHEV SUVs

Price Range: $73,000–$77,210

Ranked Models: 2

1. Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid ($77,210+)
2. Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid ($73,000+)

That's a mouthful, right? But this very specific segment will be of interest to many families, as it promises to eliminate the gas-sucking nature of sizable SUVs on short drives. Keep your plug-in hybrid charged up and you could avoid gas stations for weeks, if not months, unless you happen to be taking a long trip. That adds a lot of value given that most family haulers do most of their work close to home.

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MD RATING 8.5/10

Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $77,210
• EV Range: 33 mi
• MPG Combined: 29
• Horsepower: 404
• Length: 203.2 in
• Cargo Capacity: 97.0 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs

The plug-in-hybrid version of the TX is called the TX 550h+, and although that unfortunately doesn't signify a rating of 550 horsepower, you do get a healthy 404 hp here when you put your foot in it. That neatly solves the non-hybrid TX 350's primary problem of being remarkably slow for a luxury SUV. In fact, the TX 550h+ looks strong across the board, delivering more than 30 miles of all-electric motoring alongside 29 mpg in hybrid mode. Drawbacks? Six-passenger seating is mandatory, so you can't get seven seats like in the standard TX, and the price will be sobering for some. See Full Details >

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MD RATING 8.2/10

Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid

• Base Price: $73,000
• EV Range: 32 mi
• MPG Combined: 27
• Horsepower: 455
• Length: 195.0 in
• Cargo Capacity: 85.7 cu ft
• Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs

The XC90 T8 PHEV certainly has force on its side, thanks to a combined hybrid output of 455 horsepower, and its all-electric range of 32 miles isn't shabby, either. A refresh for 2025 has made the styling crisper without subtracting one iota of handsomeness, while the previous outdated touchscreen has been supplanted by an 11.2-inch unit that feels more contemporary. Given those tweaks, we're a bit more inclined to forgive the XC90's cramped third-row seat, but it's still fundamentally a nearly decade-old SUV, albeit a very good one. See Full Details >

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Next Steps

One thing that stands out about the top plug-in hybrid SUVs is that it's hard to find a genuinely affordable example. Even the non-luxury compact PHEV SUVs cost a pretty penny, while the luxury models often cost more than their non-hybrid brethren. Honestly, that's the biggest reason to consider a conventional hybrid SUV rather than a plug-in hybrid SUV — you'll likely save a bundle by skipping the plug-in part. So it really comes down to how much you think you'll use the all-electric driving mode, because for sure, a plug-in hybrid SUV that gets charged up at home every night can enable you to go weeks or even months on the same tank of gas. But if you're not going to charge it up, meaning it'll generally be used as a hybrid SUV rather than a PHEV SUV, we'd advise thinking long and hard about whether the premium to get into the plug-in model is really worth it.