We recently purchased the Alfa Romeo Tonale, BMW 330e xDrive and X5 xDrive 50e, Ford Escape PHEV, Hyundai Tucson PHEV, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, Kia Niro PHEV, Mazda CX90 PHEV, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Toyota Prius Prime, and Volvo XC60 Recharge for our test program and are putting them through instrumented fuel economy tests and evaluating acceleration, braking, handling, car-seat fit, and controls.
And a few PHEVs qualify for a new federal tax credit of up to $7,500.Ĭonsumer Reports is in the process of reviewing the latest crop of PHEVs. There’s even a couple of plug-in supercars from Bentley and McLaren. There are currently more than 30 PHEV models on sale in the U.S., ranging from small hatchbacks to luxurious SUVs. Unlike a conventional hybrid, their batteries are larger and can be plugged in to add even more electric range (about 20 to 40 miles when fully charged, depending on the vehicle). Are you interested in buying an electric car, but worried about where you’d charge on your next road trip? A plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) might be right for you.Īs their name suggests, PHEVs combine a gas engine, an electric motor, and a battery.
