Best Plug-in Hybrids 2022 (and the PHEVs to avoid) | What Car?

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[whatcar]

Do you think PHEVs make sense? 🤔 Or would you rather have a full EV? 👇

[rxqqskydvceib]

Suggest to remove all the luxury cars from the list, Also a bit strange to compare sedans with SUVs. Thanks for the video though

[cwilliams]

My wife has been driving a 2012 holden Volt (chevy) PHEV for years. It's 60-70km (37-43mi) electric range covers her 50km daily work commute with enough for side trips and in summer there is enough sun in the afternoon to charge mostly from roof top solar when she gets home.
When we travel it gets around 4lt per 100km (58mpg) for a 300 km trip. So if you forget the 70km electric only part it calculates out at 5.2lt per 100 (45mpg) hybrid only mode. This is why manufactures make some wild claims about MPG. It all depends on the lenght of the trip. If you do the numbers for 100km trip starting with a full battery it is 1.56lt/100 (150mpg)
Awsome car, never missed a beat. Until the charging infstructure here in Australia gets better a PHEV is the only way to go.

[JonLondrezos]

Got a bargain on a 2nd hand BMW 225xe and haven't regretted it one bit. 15 miles electric autonomy (in the winter) for your daily chores, and 45mpg when it uses petrol. The cherry on the top is that I can pre-heat it with a touch of a button from my phone on cold winter mornings.

[livinglifefast]

No MG HS Exclusive PHEV spec and amazing value for money. The majority on your test were in excess of £40k meaning their road tax will be £520 per year(2022). The only SUV's on your list under £40k were Kuga(over £40k if you want top of the range Vignale trim) and the Hyundai Tuscun(over £40k for Ultimate trim) The MG has huge spec for a fraction of the price of all these and is more powerful and faster than it's closest rivals with 0-60 in 6.9secs and 258hp. All for under £35k and a 7yr warrantee.

[jorgenpersson]

The Volvo variants which have improved infotainment sys, and new drivetrain with 145hp electric motor and 18, 8KWh battery is a really nice choice.

[bho]

I'm really surprised the RAV4 Prime PHEV is not on the list. They are in such demand in British Columbia that we were told there is a 2-3 year wait to get one.

[xius]

Thinking about getting PHEV but I wish it would be good to see 2 baby car seats or 3 adults to get an idea of the space (carwow sometimes does that) in addition to the other info. In addition, something which is never mentioned is the safety protection of a car for all occupants (for adults and child), which vary widely. Yes, they all have 5* but some are definitely safer. Something to consider for potential buyers.

[robbie]

I cannot believe you do have omitted the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid from your list - I tried 5 different Plug Ins before settling on the RAV4 - It was the only one that achieves the claimed electric miles, is quick at just below 6 seconds 0-60 and a great drive. You manage to pick the Lexus NX asa your number 1 choice but I am sure you are aware it is a RAV4 under the body. It has all the features of the NX except for the upgraded Entertainment screen and in my Premium Dynamic Version is 15, 000 cheaper than the NX. I live on Jersey and never use petrol but when I travel off Island I get great performance from the combination of electric hybrid and petrol

[vaughanstarkey]

I have owned a Prius PHV since August 2018. My real world mpg is currently 161.6 from new. Battery-only range is between 30 and 35 depending on the season.

[trev]

Unbelievable No Toyota RAV4 Phev included in the review, it’s the best on the market to date…

[donaldduck]

I’ve been driving a Vaxhall Ampera for 3 years now, the 35-40 mile range gets me to work and back and is good most day to day journeys. It’s amazing just how much of your weekly driving can be done EV mode.
Seems to be lots of hate on PHEVs by people who haven’t driven them, pure EV’s are expensive, only give 200 miles range and can’t realistically tow a caravan.
I quite like the look of Mercedes C class PHEV which you didn’t mention, but PHEV’s like mine will are lasting over 400k miles, PHEVS seem to last way longer than pure ICE cars, less wear and tear on the engine, so I should be able to keep mine until EV

[bertie]

Not sure it’s entirely correct to compare a £70k car and a £35k car, quite the jump in price. For this test to make any sense, all cars should have been very similarly priced

[steveclark]

Why no Rav 4 phev or have you not tested one of the best phevs currently on the market?

[johnchilver]

I love my PHEV! As a Motability member I have been lucky to lease a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. A lease is normally limited to 3yrs and I am nearing the end of my second one. I won’t go fully electric because the Charging stations are too expensive and they are limited to 80% of the battery’s capacity, home chargers are 100%. I normally only fill up the tank once a month. Sadly Mitsubishi have withdrawn sales from UK. I intend to extend my lease as the available of an affordable alternative is limited.

[chriswhite]

What about Kia Niro phev, never seems to get a mention, yet the hybrid and e-Niro are reviewed positively.

[no-oneman.]

Toyota Rav4 Phev not even mentioned yet it's the benchmark. Wish the govt didn't include the luxury tax though.

[stevenbeatsgmail]

Missing the Renault Capture here. Still appreciate this though.

[thomasjg]

Chevy volt it has a 53 mile pure ev range it's really sad the GM quit making them truly a leader still and outdoing 2023 models with their last year of production in 2019 😭💔 great video

[grip]

One Tesla battery has
25 pounds lithium ( which had to be processed with sulphuric acid)
60 pounds nickel
44 pounds manganese
30 pounds cobalt
200 pounds copper
400 aluminum and plastic
The machine that mines this uses 900 to 1000 gallons of fuel in a 12 hour period.
Electricity to put this together, generated by oil, gas, coal, or nuclear.
How is this feasible?
Check price of replacement battery. Not less than $10.000). Tesla around $14.000)