Most fuel-efficient Plug-In-Hybrid SUVs are Here!

Plug-in Hybrids, also called PHEVs promise to bridge the gap between internal-combustion vehicles and EVs, offering a useful amount of all-electric range along with the ability to gas up and drive straight to the destination. With that, the hot-selling SUV segment is getting an increasing number of plug-in variants. So, to help you decide, we've compiled a list of the best affordable plug-in hybrid SUVs you can buy this year that provides great overall fuel economy. And some of these PHEVs are eligible for the new federal tax credit and various state incentives, likely saving you thousands of dollars.

[CliffordMiemban]

As an owner of Tesla X and Y ( sold Y already), and now owning a new PHEV, I will tell y’all to buy any 2023 - 2024 PHEV and call it a day.

Our last Road Trip with PHEV is the best experience we ever had, unlike with Tesla that we NEED to do TONS of preparations to where to charge, wait for it to be finish, etc…………………

With the PHEV, we just fill it up, drive, charge it in the hotel or anywhere there’s a CCS charger, and after you consumed that 30 - 40 miles in electric, you will use regular gas for more than 50 miles per gallon.

[alfontana]

We own a 2022 RAV 4 Prime model SE (base model) now with over 9, 000 miles. This is a plug in hybrid in which you never have to plug it in, its up to you. Of course living here in Northwest Oregon electric rates are low, .11 cents per KWH and it cost less than $2.00 for a full charge of electric so we plug it in. With our 240 volt charger it only takes 4.5 hours for a full charge from a depleted battery.

This is the most efficient SUV all wheel drive that you can buy. We have been getting 45-50 miles on electric and 45+ mpg on gas in hybrid mode with a depleted battery.

Nothing out there can match this and the performance is unbelievable 0-60 MPH in under 6 seconds and it does set you back in your seat. Its also in my opinion and my wife's as well, the best looking SUV out there.

[bankperson]

Why Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is missed on this list, one the best in this segment and better range than many listed vehicles

[rombeek]

How do you leave out the Outlander 2023, completely new and a serious competitor for the Rav 4. Blows all the Kia and Hyundai models away.

[Celion]

i have a rav4 prime. called RAV4 PHEV in France. it's the best car i got in my life. i'm 53yo man and i drived many cars.

[meenamzx]

I don't care about efficiency as I am more concern about safety. In a times where everyone is busy texting and not paying attention or driving autonomously, I want to be in my Volvo than some cheap Japanese casket in wheels giving me 60 miles per gallon. My neighbor passed away in a Toyota Highlander Hybrid and ran a $120k in hospital bills. The other car was an Ford F150 truck. Insurance adjuster told me a similar accident with Volvo XC60 few months back did not cause anything damage to the car.

[josephberlin]

What about the Mitsubishi Outlander phev? 4 wheel drive

[Akbir]

U forgot Outlander PHEV
SUV with Plug in tech

[robbilton]

Confused that you list a top 10 affordable list that includes a Subaru that no one is buying but omits the top selling PHEV SUV in the Wrangler 4xe which is comparable in price to the Lincoln. And no mention of the available Cherokee 4xe, but the Niro which isn't available yet makes the list. And if the Niro makes it where is the most anticipated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?
Niro is barely a crossover let alone an SUV. I know, I own one. Even the Ford Explorer PHEV is missing but a Lexus is affordable?
Volvo recharge too must be comparable to the Lincoln.

[bhaveshpatel]

How is Mitsubishi outlander? It's not included here

[rakibuzzamanshakil]

How come the list for best affordable phev suv misses outlander?

[mikefly]

The Rav4 Prime is really difficult to buy, with a long waiting list, but I did see a used one for sale near my home for $80, 000. A newer used Lexus LX570 on the same lot was a lot cheaper.

[PatriceBoivin]

No Mitsubishi mentioned even though they produced the first PHEV

[exwhyz]

I wish they'd make one with a smaller ICE and a larger battery for an EV range of about 100 miles.

[ausin]

why isnt the mitsubishi outlander phev in the list?

[sendeth]

Ignore that MPGE nonsense. That's just marketing. You have your battery only range and then you have your MPG in hybrid mode. That's it. Don't let them mix these two together. For example you'll have an electric only range of 20 mi and then once that battery is dead you will go over to hybrid mode and get 35 miles per gallon. That's how it works.

[larrymeyer]

Brag brag. I have a XSE Prime and a XLE BZ4X. Both are great. I travel 70km a day to office and home and on my first tank of fuel….summer, I got 4100km over 2 months. Frigging crazy. Imagine if all new car migrated to this fuel efficiency. Winter I get about 2800km on 40l fuel. Beside the car being just great to drive. I’ll never go back and no intent to sell soon, it will be a trade on a new Prime in 2026.

[typhoonjenkins]

I wish the PHEV Hyundai Tucson was available when i bought my HEV's.

[yasuynnuf]

No they are not. None of the dealerships have PHEV vehicles. They are just hyping them up without any supply.

[CodyPVtrainer]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

Ford Escape PHEV is an important vehicle for Ford as it underpins several other key models, including the Bronco Sport and Maverick.
It sold over 170, 000 units in North America in 2021.
Both the Bronco Sport and Maverick could get a PHEV option in the future.
The Escape PHEV's handling is not bad, but it could be better.
One reason for this is the narrow tires.
The ride quality is excellent, however.
The Escape PHEV has a small fuel tank, at just 11.1 gallons.
This is because the battery takes up space.
You have to press a button to open the fuel door, which is inconsistent with the way the charging port door opens.
You have to pull the release twice to open the hood.
The Escape PHEV has 221 horsepower and is not fast.
However, it is extremely efficient.
You can average 40 mpg in combined driving and up to 105 mpge.
You can drive up to 37 miles on electric power alone.
The Escape PHEV can drive up to 86 mph on electric power alone before the gas engine kicks in.
This is one of the most efficient electric vehicles with a gas engine on the market.
The Toyota RAV4 Prime is more powerful than the Escape PHEV, with 100 more horsepower.
It also has all-wheel drive, while the Escape PHEV does not.
However, the Escape PHEV is more efficient and has a longer electric range.
The Escape PHEV is not available with all-wheel drive.
This is a big disadvantage compared to competitors like the Toyota RAV4 Prime.
Ford does offer a hybrid version of the Escape with all-wheel drive, so it is unclear why they did not offer the same option on the PHEV.
The Escape PHEV's 0-60 time is not impressive, but it is not terrible either.
It is important to note that this is a hybrid vehicle, not a performance car.
The Escape PHEV's 0-60 time is 9.19 seconds with two people in the car.
It is faster with one person in the car and at sea level.
It can also do 0-60 using just the electric motor, but it is slower.
The Escape PHEV's interior and exterior aesthetics are good.
The grille design is nice, and the hood design is fantastic.
The headlights look a bit like Porsche headlights.
The side profile is good, and the rear end is attractive.
The interior is handsome and well-designed.
The Escape PHEV's infotainment screen is small, especially for a slightly higher level vehicle.
It also uses Sync 3, which is not the latest version of Ford's infotainment system.
Ford should offer Sync 4 on the Escape PHEV.
The Escape PHEV has a variety of traction settings that can be changed depending on the driving conditions.
The settings include slippery, snow and sand assist, normal, eco, and sport.
Sport mode doesn't feel that much different than normal mode, but it does have cool graphics.
The Escape PHEV has a button that allows the driver to select the EV mode.
The EV mode allows the driver to drive the vehicle using only the electric motor.
There are three different EV modes: all electric driving, save it for later battery charging by engine, and normal operation.
The Escape PHEV is an excellent value for the money.
It gets extraordinarily good mileage, has a good electric range, and handles well.
It also has a nice interior and exterior design.
However, some of the technology is hampered by the fact that it is last generation.
The Escape PHEV Titanium model costs $43, 000.
This is a good value compared to other plug-in hybrids on the market.
Ford's first plug-in hybrid, the C-Max, didn't sell well.
However, the Escape PHEV is a better vehicle with a larger battery.

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