Road Test: 2021 BMW 330e Plug-In Hybrid
While a regular hybrid can take away half a car’s CO2 emissions, a plug-in hybrid like the 2021 BMW 330e, driven locally most of the time, can do even better.
Road Testing: Comparing EVs, PHEVs and HEVs
Over the last few weeks, I’ve test driven all three types of battery-powered electric cars—full electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid.
Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
As with all PHEVs on the market today, the 2020 Kia Niro PHEV is a bit of a split personality. It’s not the fastest CUV on the market today, and it’s EV-only range is not spectacular, but when it comes to total range and economy, it is one of the best.
Take Two: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is a genuine PHEV that has an awesome EV-only range, rated at 42 miles, and in our tests, we think they sandbagged that range a bit as we beat it by 50 percent.
Road Test: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, like the Prius Prime, enables 42 miles of EV range, which will likely serve most people’s daily needs. When they have to drive farther, the 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine kicks in.
Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Limited
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV gets more than 50 mpg, can go at least 29 miles on pure electricity (which will easily satisfy most daily tasks), has a roomy interior, modern design and the best warranty in the business.
Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e
If you like BMWs and want a crossover, the 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e is a good option.
Personal: To PHEV or not PHEV–That Is the Question
I’ll plan to serve up a few plug-in hybrid (PHEV) stories myself once I let my test fleets know my change of heart.
Flash Drive: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV
Not satisfied with the RAV4 being the best-selling crossover SUV in America, Toyota is introducing the all-new 2021 RAV4 Prime, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), to join the RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid.
News: Ford Releases Details on Plug-in Hybrid Escape
Over the next few months to major players promise to turn this market segment into a serious competition as two powerhouses charge into the market—the 2020 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.