Top 10 BEST Plug In Hybrid SUVs of 2023 || Best Value And Most Reliable

Top 10 best plug-in hybrid SUVs you can buy in 2023. We review and compare the best plug in hybrid crossover SUVs on the market that have amazing reliability, safety, efficiency, and value. If you are buying a new plug-in hybrid SUV, make sure to watch this comparison review.

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[lloydmorrison]

I just purchased the Plug in Kia, Niro, because I was absolutely Spoiled by my Mercedes-Benz ML 250 Diesel. 30 MPG was great, and diesel engines last for over a million miles.
I first thought about the KIA Sportage, but the price was way too much for what you get. I jumped on the Kia Niro Plug-In. WOW no gas yet because 90 percent of my driving is grocery getting and once in a blue moon, a long trip (over 800 Miles) I carry both 120 volt charger that takes 2 days to charge adn the 240 volt charger, that charges in just a few hours!. The Niro Plug-In has tons of features, outstanding warranty, and an ICE COLD Air conditioning that makes a man realize he has nipples too!
I am VERY impressed with the Niro and will connect to your Android phone with Spotify, plus Google maps that are ALWAYS updated, (Not on the standard car maps that were usually installed last year)
Thank you for your GREAT information! I am an absolute penny pincher, and am even trying to figure out how to double or triple the size of my lithium battery to go even further for free. Now to figure out a solar system to charge the KIA from the sun. :)

[cricketblake]

I bought a BMW x5 45e. It handles beautifully, can tow around 7000 lbs, has self driving mode, is AWD, it is the height of luxury with well thought out technology, and is an easy to use, plug in hybrid. Battery only mode is 30-37 miles.

[pstimpert]

Great video, thanks. One omission... the new US tax rebate. They've reduced the battery size requirement (now it's just a minimum of 7 kwhr) and imposed restrictions on battery material sourcing and assembly locations. Kinda difficult to find good information on that rebate at the moment, and I'd love it if you chimed in.

Also, unless I'm very much mistaken, the Ford Escape PHEV is the only vehicle from that list that is assembled in the US. I have no idea about the battery material sourcing. But if you can knock $7500 off your taxes for the year by buying an Escape instead of a Niro or Tucson, that makes a big difference on the budget outlook for one of these vehicles.

[mattgowen]

Not sure whether the 2023 Rav4 Prime is different tech, but mine arrived in mid-April, so one month of use in the moderate temperatures in southern England (5-15 degrees C typically during the day). Takes 5 hours to fully charge, although we have 240V in the UK so that may make a difference. My range has never been lower than 45 miles and on local in-town round-trip commuting, it'll do closer to 55-60 miles on a full battery. In fact, the "expected" range started at 42 miles when I first got the vehicle, and on full charge it now shows 51.

Our fuel filling stations have minimum 5 litre rules, and I was shocked the first week to only need 3.9 litres before the fuel pump tripped out. I managed to nurse it up to 5l exactly, but clearly don't need to fill up every week. I have done a couple of longer runs, but my total fuel bill a month would have been (at current prices) £180 in my old Renault Scenic, £135 in my Rav4 Hybrid, but so far I have spent £59 on electricity and £32 on fuel, covering 786 miles. Pretty nice.

[dalec]

In 2018 i bought a honda clarity PHEV in Canada $39999. Before tax and at the time a $14000. Gov incentive with 72km electric range and combined 500km. It is amazing I got 115000 km's on it now and only did brakes on it. It was discontinued in 2021...

[madlucio]

I went with the 2023 Crosstrek PHEV and am loving it!

[cooking_secrets]

It looks like Outlander is the best choose, it is more EV car than a hybrid, with no gearbox, no PTU, no rear axle, a good EV range, 7 seats, good acceleration, nice design, rich options, good price and Japan quality.

[mdkarim]

Best is outlander phev. The option price, ev range . And luxury all together . This is the best .

[sergelamontagne]

Bought a ford escape PHEV, Titanium. Very happy with it. 80% of electric power on 7Km so far. Urban travel mostly. took 7 month from ordrering to delevery

[mr_drdave_]

In an ideal world, I would be walking up to a Toyota dealership and driving away with a Toyota Rav4 Prime. But, Toyota has not really been up to the task with investing in an EV future. On top of that, the current supply chains are already straining supply. So, as a consumer who is eager to make the transition to a PHEV, I'm left with going to a dealership (in SoCal) and have the associates stare me straight in the face and ask for a $10k markup...with no federal rebates because of the new legislation. Crazy world. I have to consider #9 on the list as Ford (the one dealer I found) accepts custom orders with no dealer markups or add-ons. Great video BTW!!!

[billyrock]

👍. You provide the reviews everyone is interested in. Nailed it on the top 2. Great job ✅

Folks, don’t get sucked into an auto purchase which takes 1/3 of your income. You’ll never get ahead and assume a lifetime of liability and debt is normal. (The objective of auto advertising). It’s not. If a deep recession or a depression hits the bank takes everything and you are left with nothing.

If you’re doing it right the bank pays you money, you don’t pay the bank. Be an owner not a loaner.

[norm]

RAV 4 Prime - Awesome vehicle !! Its worth the order time.

[carlosamaya]

I would recommend anything but hyundai or kia unless you wanna die burnt inside the car or engine blow up and they deny warranty repair

[michellerichard]

Got a Sportage SX PHEV white color JuLy 5th in Quebec.

Just WoW wow wow

We love it

[davittvildiani]

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV outmatches Rav 4 Prime via 7 seat option, cargo space and the best part: fast charging availability, so if you drive longer distances, you can extend EV drive range and save more money on fuel while having snacks ..

[JGCbike]

Another mention for the Lincoln Corsair GT. Its made in the US (Kentucky), is eligible for tax incentives, runs on Regular fuel (most others are Premium), and is a 2.5L Atkinson Cycle engine developed by Toyota. Close to 30 miles on pure electric, great mileage on pure ICE mode and even better as Hybrid, Best of all worlds.

[_marfell]

Hi Shari, Do you see any chance of new car prices gonna go down at some point in the future? or is it just continue going up.
(We’re talking about 1 year period give or take)
And what is the best time to buy a car, at the beginning, middle, or at the end of a year, and at the beginning, mid, or at the end of a month?
Love your video by the way 👍

[waynebinky]

RAV4 Prime at local dealership is on a 2 year old waiting list of 13 people still. Made in Japan and they are producing very few for the market due to supply issues. Placed my name on a hybrid instead that is a 12 month waiting list. Crazy times.

[marcusbrutus]

If you live in a cold climate, then a heat pump is a real good idea, I know the RAV4 has one. If you buy, say a Tuscon which I believe does not have a heat pump, then you will find the gas engine is cutting in a lot more and negates the whole purpose of having a PHEV & you'd be better off with a standard hybrid (we drive a Tucson Blue). I think this was a glaring omission in what was otherwise, a good presentation.

[mrd]

Rav 4 prime is always selling for 10k over suggested retail price. That is crazy.