Got a Hyundai Tucson PHEV. So far I love it. It gets about 35 miles on a full charge and I am slowly learning how to extend that a bit. Also, if I am doing freeway driving, switching between electric and hybrid mode helps me get something in the range of 65-75 mpg and get about 40mpg even when the battery is depleted.
Good information Shari, most recently helped a friend to buy a pre owned Toyota Yaris…absolute gem with amazing gas mileage and cost of buying and ownership. The gas mileage of Toyota Yaris is hybrid territory and definitely beats any EV.
I just bought a Kia Sportage PHEV. Contrary to this reviewer's opinion, Consumer Reports rated it above average on reliability. It scored an 87 on the CR evaluation just below the Toyota Rav4 Prime's 89, and I was able to buy it for $10,000 US less than a Prime. Very happy with my purchase.
The RAV4 Prime is by far the best plug-in hybrid on the market and I absolutely love mine! I typically get 50-52 miles of EV range on a single charge, which is more than enough for myself as well as most people for daily driving. Unlike some other plug-in hybrids Toyota gave the driver the option to choose what power source the car uses. If you have EV range then the car will default to EV mode, but there are buttons that allow the driver to select which energy source is most efficient for different driving environments. This not only gives you the ability to save your EV range by being able to switch to Hybrid Mode while driving at higher speeds on the interstate, but allows you to maximize efficiency since EV’s aren’t as efficient at higher constant speeds. Another option is Auto EV/HV Mode which gives the car the ability to choose which power source is the most efficient for the current driving situation. Lastly, there is a button you hold down to put the car in Charge Mode. Charge Mode will use the engine to recharge the high voltage battery up to 80%, and the best use for this mode is when you are on a road trip and you use all of the EV range while traveling to your destination, but you know when you get to your destination there isn’t a power source to charge the car. In this instance you can enable Charge Mode before you get to your destination, and then without ever having to plug the car in you have additional EV range to maximize efficiency by using EV Mode to make short trips to the beach, or while driving in stop and go traffic. *(even though a 120 volt wall outlet is sufficient for daily charging, and you can also use a 12 gauge extension cord to safely charge if an outlet isn’t close by) I’ve driven pure EV’s as well as other plug-in hybrids, and I’ve owned 2 regular hybrids, but the RAV4 Prime is by far the best. Toyota did an excellent job engineering the RAV4 Prime, and the driving experience is exceptional!
We have the Lexus NX 450H+ and love it. We got it in April of 2023 and have only put 8 tanks of gas in it covering 19k miles. My wife drive 26 miles into the city and recharges at work and then back home again. Amazing!
Hopefully there will be a Mazda CX-50 hybrid soon, built in Alabama next to the Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid and likely using the Toyota hybrid parts proven reliable.
Nice that you mentioned reliability of some of them. Most reviews just talk about a quick drive. Also, would be great, in my opinion, if gov't.s gave a rebate to hybrids and PHEVs instead of full electric. We could save a lot of gas, minerals, and pollution by using the smaller batteries and I think more people would buy them.
I have a 2021 RAV4 Prime with 20,000 mile the charge gives between 44 and 50 miles on electric gas I get about 35 mpg. It is a great car with zero issues so far. Service every 5000 mile but Toyota say it can go 10,000 miles between oil changes. The RAV4 is definitely not spacious vehicle, but is adequate. It drives easily and the electric/gas had 320 HP. The vehicle is very quick from a stop and it certainly impressed me. The down side I had a very hard time buying one because of limited production but that is getting better, I bought mine from Carvana with 2500 miles on it. A RAV4 Prime can be charged with a 120V receptacle, I bought a 220V Juice box the will give zero to a full charge in about 4-hours. RAV4 is the best PHEV on the market and I am speaking from experience.
#10 Red Ford Escape shown is a regular Hybrid St model. Not a Plug-in PHEV. ST models have wheel lip molding and bottom of the doors matching body colored. Where regular Escapes and Plug-in PHEV, have black plastic wheel lip and bottom of the door’s black plastic.
My single biggest complaint with Toyota is that their remote start is locked behind a subscription. I can understand their app connectivity being a subscription, but the button that comes on my key fob should require me to pay C$10 a month!
Long time Subscriber. Appreciate Canadian origin. But mostly appreciate that your comments are balanced and you do not refrain from criticizing a vehicle or pointing out some of its relative weak points. I follow a lot of car content and I find that many commentators range from pitch men and women to people who seem to be reluctant to discuss a vehicles less satisfactory or missing features.
There are also the channels that just crap on everything, and bo-bo about everything always is horrible. However, they're not as bad as the channels that have lost touch with reality; worshipping only vehicles that cost more than a house, and a brand name that starts with "P", while bad mouthing everything else.
I own a Ford PHEV Escape and I get 45 miles electric range and sometimes more. I just love driving by many gas stations and not buying anything. I charge at home with a flat rate deal from my local electric utility.
Kia Sportage X-line PHEV should be rated similar to the Rav 4 Prime. Consumer reports give the Prime an 89 rating and the Sportage an 87. They are ranked 1&2 for mainstream compact PHEV SUV’s.
When it comes to PHVs, I think Toyota is one step ahead, just like America's F22 fighter jets. I think the reason why Toyota released its hybrid system patent free of charge from 2019 to 2030 is probably due to the creation of a new PHV system. Toyota's hybrid system is also used by automakers in South Korea, China, and Europe.
Can you use the RX 450h+ (plug-in) without plugging it in? If electricity gets too expensive (I live in CA, prices getting way high recently), can I use this plug-in RX like an RX 350h and never plug it in?
@@carhelpcorner Thank you for the reply. If I don't fully charge it by plugging it in, will this degrade the battery over time if I don't fully charge the battery, or will the gas engine keep it in good shape?
Spoiler alert -- RAV4Prime, #1! I'm getting 44.5 miles per charge, averaged over 6 months, including winter when it doesn't charge as much and there's heater drain. Great car.
@@Ianrobertbruce Yes the HVAC works without the gas engine. Great video on how that works here: ua-cam.com/video/mXFipAaMEQI/v-deo.html PS I'm avging 50 miles per charge when not running HVAC at all.
Don’t like rav4 prime. I was looking to buy lexis nx 350h or nx450 h+. But there is a long waiting time. My last option was alfa romeo tonale veloce but you review is concerning me. Is there anything else i should consider being luxury sub compact suv hybrid or phev?
Yes the 2023 to 2025 Outlander PHEV are great cars except when tgecweather drops to below -15'C. The ICE kicks in fine but at this temperature tge Heat Pumps working. With no PTC Cab Heater, the car gets quite cold till the ICE kicks in Mitsubishi did the unthinkable and decided not to include a Battery Heater for the Battery Pack. Meaning that at Temperatures lower than -20'C tge range drops drastically and at temperatures lower than -30'C, if the Battery Tempeeatures drop to -30'C, the car may be locked out and even starting may be impossible But in warmer weather the Outlander PHEV cannot be beat in my opinion
I have ordered a 2023 Escape PHEV. It has a Toyota eCVT transmission paired with a Mazda L 2.5NA ICE. After government rebate, I paid 29k euros / 31.5k USD. It's hard to beat the price. They do not sell the Rav4 Prime in my area; I'm guessing it should be around 40+k euros after the rebate. It is more powerful, but I do not need that, nor do I need AWD. So, I decided not to pay more. Of course, it is a money-driven decision. If I were to have tons of money, the Lexus 550h would have my vote. A V6 makes for a nice engine. Unfortunately, it's way out of my league.
I think that your selectio n should include more fuel efficient PHEC's like the Lexus LBX and perhaps the Toyota CHR PHEC as with the introduction of the emission standard EURO 6 I am not sure that the vehicles you have cited will meet the standard. In addition I have problems with the quality of German cars particularly BNW
Good as usual, all these vehicle's are 20k over priced. The joke with bybrids is, what you save on gas you loose on servicing, so bup the most basic, proven engined vehicle you can and, enjoy far less 'issues'.
I'm on same journey, Mazda CX90 is way beautiful and great cargo space....outlander is not bad for the price, so hard to decide....wanted toyota grand highlander but wait time is too much
As long as you keep money out of the picture, the X5 is the perfect compromise. Large, great driving capabilities, luxurious, acceptable fuel milage and fast as a Porsche
When it comes to PHVs, I think Toyota is one step ahead, just like America's F22 fighter jets. I think the reason why Toyota released its hybrid system patent free of charge until 2030 is probably due to the creation of a new PHV system.
If l was looking for a SUV Hybrid of any kind, l'd prefer the utility of the conventional hybrid. With the daily commute to work a thing of the past at our age, the tethered Hybrid doesn't make sense to us. Regular long distance trips are the actual norm for us. The only Hybrid in the SUV family that l would consider trading our UX200 (non-hybrid) for, is the Lexus UX250h (untethered Hybrid). Efficiency and agile handling is what we honor in our remote mountainous location. Speed is of little consequence in an SUV, in IMHO.
You do not mention what is happening when you drive long distance in Hybrid mode and the batterry power is depleted. Many of those cars cars do not have Dynamo/generator?! From what I know I agree with you about the RAV 4 being an excellent choice and I thing they have a dynamo/generator that is constantly charging the electrical engine in the back. I do not know you did not mention the JEEP which is in my opinion a better choice although in the US you do not have the Compass that I driving, which has more power (240HP) and full offroad capability although you have in the US the Grand Cherokee with 376HP and same system
Nice, succinct. But auto videos like this are really missing the boat if they don’t address the privacy issues. Car makers like T**** are taking your personal and driving data and storing it, using it, and selling it (eg to insurers). It’s the biggest outrage since Americans and other citizens learned about the wholesale collection of their communication data (ref Edward Snowden).
I just realized that owning a plug in hybrid in the Bay Area is not worth it. It cost me $3.78 to fully charge my Ioniq plug in hybrid. It gets 25 miles on the freeway cruising at 70mph before depleting its entire charge. The place where I buy my gas cost $3.75 per gallon and I can drive 52 miles per gallon. Do the math. Gas is the cheaper way to go. I can almost go twice as far on the freeway using gas compared to the EV mode. PG&E is the Bay Area is a total ripoff. 42kwh off peak and 48kwh at peak. Now I know why I always here people complaining that their Teslas are costing them an arm and a leg in charging cost at home. I just realized this a week ago and now I don't use the EV part of my car anymore.
If your car has the option to select which power mode is used, then put it in HV Mode on the interstate or any highway where you’re cruising at a constant speed, and save the EV Mode for back roads, traffic, or city driving. I own a RAV4 Prime and anytime I get on the interstate I switch it to HV Mode and it will operate as a hybrid and save all of my EV range. No EV performs efficiently at higher speeds, and with a plug in hybrid you should have the option as to what power source you’re using and when. Hope this helps!
What about the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug in hybrid, the greatest PHEV of them all!!! 😀 Class leading 21 miles of all electric power. Better than the Toyota RAV 4 Prime!!!! Go Jeep, the most reliable, safest, most comfortable vehicle in the world!!!
Dude. You dont need an “EV charger” for these cars. Jsut use the included plug and use a 110-120 out let. You’re talking about 10KWH batteries here. Sheesh.
While I generally like your content, I often find top 10 lists less than useful. Specifically when the category listed only has about 10 total cars on the market. Plug in hybrid SUVs don;t make for a long list anyways, so a top 10 really doesn't identify the best as much as it just lists what is out there.
The ford escape non plug in is a piece of crap, the hybrid won’t charge the 12v battery and I have to carry a portable charger and charge it in my driveway. The computer code needs to be fixed. It knows that the battery is failing but it just turns things off instead of charging the battery third battery in 11,000 miles. Maybe plug in better but no AWD made a mistake buying ford.
I 100% disagree with you about the Kia reputation. For the last 20 years I purchased only Kia and Hayndai vehicles for mainly these reason: excellent performance, excellent relatability and long warranty which I never really needed as the cars are very well engineered
Kia and Hyundai have not been considered unreliable for over a decade now, so that should no longer be something that affects your rankings. I would look at the RAV4 Prime, but it is sooooo ugly that I am not sure I can go with that one, and personally have had issues with Toyota. I wish Honda made a PHEV and had better quality interior and that might be the way I would go as the CRV drives very well.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. For me, the Escape PHEV is the best car at $31K. It runs perfectly, is comfortable, and has high mileage. It needs to be charged daily, but I can live with that
When it comes to PHVs, I think Toyota is one step ahead, just like America's F22 fighter jets. I think the reason why Toyota released its hybrid system patent free of charge from 2019 to 2030 is probably due to the creation of a new PHV system. Toyota's hybrid system is also used by automakers in South Korea, China, and Europe.
I just received my NX450H+ and I'm so happy to have it here in Saskatchewan. One of the best decisions. I drove it over 300kms for $0 of Gas
Got a Hyundai Tucson PHEV. So far I love it. It gets about 35 miles on a full charge and I am slowly learning how to extend that a bit. Also, if I am doing freeway driving, switching between electric and hybrid mode helps me get something in the range of 65-75 mpg and get about 40mpg even when the battery is depleted.
it's too small
Good information Shari, most recently helped a friend to buy a pre owned Toyota Yaris…absolute gem with amazing gas mileage and cost of buying and ownership. The gas mileage of Toyota Yaris is hybrid territory and definitely beats any EV.
The Yaris is a gem. I wish Toyota still sold it here.
I just bought a Kia Sportage PHEV. Contrary to this reviewer's opinion, Consumer Reports rated it above average on reliability. It scored an 87 on the CR evaluation just below the Toyota Rav4 Prime's 89, and I was able to buy it for $10,000 US less than a Prime. Very happy with my purchase.
The RAV4 Prime is by far the best plug-in hybrid on the market and I absolutely love mine! I typically get 50-52 miles of EV range on a single charge, which is more than enough for myself as well as most people for daily driving. Unlike some other plug-in hybrids Toyota gave the driver the option to choose what power source the car uses.
If you have EV range then the car will default to EV mode, but there are buttons that allow the driver to select which energy source is most efficient for different driving environments. This not only gives you the ability to save your EV range by being able to switch to Hybrid Mode while driving at higher speeds on the interstate, but allows you to maximize efficiency since EV’s aren’t as efficient at higher constant speeds.
Another option is Auto EV/HV Mode which gives the car the ability to choose which power source is the most efficient for the current driving situation.
Lastly, there is a button you hold down to put the car in Charge Mode. Charge Mode will use the engine to recharge the high voltage battery up to 80%, and the best use for this mode is when you are on a road trip and you use all of the EV range while traveling to your destination, but you know when you get to your destination there isn’t a power source to charge the car. In this instance you can enable Charge Mode before you get to your destination, and then without ever having to plug the car in you have additional EV range to maximize efficiency by using EV Mode to make short trips to the beach, or while driving in stop and go traffic.
*(even though a 120 volt wall outlet is sufficient for daily charging, and you can also use a 12 gauge extension cord to safely charge if an outlet isn’t close by)
I’ve driven pure EV’s as well as other plug-in hybrids, and I’ve owned 2 regular hybrids, but the RAV4 Prime is by far the best. Toyota did an excellent job engineering the RAV4 Prime, and the driving experience is exceptional!
We have the Lexus NX 450H+ and love it. We got it in April of 2023 and have only put 8 tanks of gas in it covering 19k miles. My wife drive 26 miles into the city and recharges at work and then back home again. Amazing!
Hopefully there will be a Mazda CX-50 hybrid soon, built in Alabama next to the Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid and likely using the Toyota hybrid parts proven reliable.
I am considering the Toyota RAV4 Prime. Great review!
There’s the RAV4 Prime and everything else.
Nice that you mentioned reliability of some of them. Most reviews just talk about a quick drive. Also, would be great, in my opinion, if gov't.s gave a rebate to hybrids and PHEVs instead of full electric. We could save a lot of gas, minerals, and pollution by using the smaller batteries and I think more people would buy them.
Thank you. Rebates are given to PHEVs in many areas, but not hybrids.
Thanks for mentioning the prices.
I have a 2021 RAV4 Prime with 20,000 mile the charge gives between 44 and 50 miles on electric gas I get about 35 mpg. It is a great car with zero issues so far. Service every 5000 mile but Toyota say it can go 10,000 miles between oil changes. The RAV4 is definitely not spacious vehicle, but is adequate. It drives easily and the electric/gas had 320 HP. The vehicle is very quick from a stop and it certainly impressed me. The down side I had a very hard time buying one because of limited production but that is getting better, I bought mine from Carvana with 2500 miles on it. A RAV4 Prime can be charged with a 120V receptacle, I bought a 220V Juice box the will give zero to a full charge in about 4-hours. RAV4 is the best PHEV on the market and I am speaking from experience.
Thank you!! You don’t need a special higher voltage or amperage outlet. But it will make it faster
Great breakdown on this topic.Thanks!
I’m picking up a RAV4 Prime in about two weeks. Waited four months in Florida. Finally gave up, buying in Maryland, and driving back to Florida.
Great choice congrats! Does it worth it to buy it new even with a little old model?
I hope we will have PHEV 4Runner in future.
thanks so much for your informations
my rav 4 phev just arrivewd in bulgaria... if we get a lease approval I will be a happy owner of an INCREDIBLY piece of motor history
No mention of Lincoln Corsair. Similar to Escape but has AWD and more power. Thanks.
Great summary, thank you
Considering the Rav4 Prime but will check out the MItsubishi
I came away from this video wanting those 2 the most as well!
#10 Red Ford Escape shown is a regular Hybrid St model. Not a Plug-in PHEV. ST models have wheel lip molding and bottom of the doors matching body colored. Where regular Escapes and Plug-in PHEV, have black plastic wheel lip and bottom of the door’s black plastic.
What’s the reputation of the previous generation of the x5 PHEV (x45e)
I think kia Niro PHEV should be in this list . Best value 😊
My single biggest complaint with Toyota is that their remote start is locked behind a subscription. I can understand their app connectivity being a subscription, but the button that comes on my key fob should require me to pay C$10 a month!
Thanks for suggesting a reliable charger installation and an electrician. It was very helpful ! Thanks as always for an excellent video.😊
Hello. My question is the Rav4 hybrid is reliable as the PHEV?
Long time Subscriber. Appreciate Canadian origin. But mostly appreciate that your comments are balanced and you do not refrain from criticizing a vehicle or pointing out some of its relative weak points. I follow a lot of car content and I find that many commentators range from pitch men and women to people who seem to be reluctant to discuss a vehicles less satisfactory or missing features.
Thank you! I'm not a fan of that pitch style. Some of them sound like video brochures to me with nothing bad to say.
There are also the channels that just crap on everything, and bo-bo about everything always is horrible.
However, they're not as bad as the channels that have lost touch with reality; worshipping only vehicles that cost more than a house, and a brand name that starts with "P", while bad mouthing everything else.
Did you consider the Alfa Romeo Tonale plug in? If so where would it rank?
I own a Ford PHEV Escape and I get 45 miles electric range and sometimes more. I just love driving by many gas stations and not buying anything. I charge at home with a flat rate deal from my local electric utility.
Kia Sportage X-line PHEV should be rated similar to the Rav 4 Prime. Consumer reports give the Prime an 89 rating and the Sportage an 87. They are ranked 1&2 for mainstream compact PHEV SUV’s.
When it comes to PHVs, I think Toyota is one step ahead, just like America's F22 fighter jets.
I think the reason why Toyota released its hybrid system patent free of charge from 2019 to 2030 is probably due to the creation of a new PHV system.
Toyota's hybrid system is also used by automakers in South Korea, China, and Europe.
Which ones are available with US federal government rebates?
Great video! Curios why the Audi Q5 is not on the list? Also is the Mistusbishi considered luxury? Thanks in advance!
RAV4 my first choice. Thank you!
Can you use the RX 450h+ (plug-in) without plugging it in? If electricity gets too expensive (I live in CA, prices getting way high recently), can I use this plug-in RX like an RX 350h and never plug it in?
Yes you can. It will feel and operate just like the RX350h in hybrid mode but with a bit more power.
@@carhelpcorner Thank you for the reply. If I don't fully charge it by plugging it in, will this degrade the battery over time if I don't fully charge the battery, or will the gas engine keep it in good shape?
@@black_number_oneThe gas engine will keep it in good shape.
Spoiler alert -- RAV4Prime, #1! I'm getting 44.5 miles per charge, averaged over 6 months, including winter when it doesn't charge as much and there's heater drain. Great car.
Does the gas engine kick-in when you run the cabin heater, or does the car have the ability to heat without it?
@@Ianrobertbruce Yes the HVAC works without the gas engine. Great video on how that works here: ua-cam.com/video/mXFipAaMEQI/v-deo.html
PS I'm avging 50 miles per charge when not running HVAC at all.
Don’t like rav4 prime. I was looking to buy lexis nx 350h or nx450 h+. But there is a long waiting time. My last option was alfa romeo tonale veloce but you review is concerning me. Is there anything else i should consider being luxury sub compact suv hybrid or phev?
Outlander is KILLER! Just pulled the trigger with a 2023 phevSEL and damn! What a car
Yes the 2023 to 2025 Outlander PHEV are great cars except when tgecweather drops to below -15'C.
The ICE kicks in fine but at this temperature tge Heat Pumps working. With no PTC Cab Heater, the car gets quite cold till the ICE kicks in
Mitsubishi did the unthinkable and decided not to include a Battery Heater for the Battery Pack.
Meaning that at Temperatures lower than -20'C tge range drops drastically and at temperatures lower than -30'C, if the Battery Tempeeatures drop to -30'C, the car may be locked out and even starting may be impossible
But in warmer weather the Outlander PHEV cannot be beat in my opinion
My question is the Chadmeo charger. popular in Asia. Don’t charge it here in North America.
I have ordered a 2023 Escape PHEV. It has a Toyota eCVT transmission paired with a Mazda L 2.5NA ICE. After government rebate, I paid 29k euros / 31.5k USD. It's hard to beat the price. They do not sell the Rav4 Prime in my area; I'm guessing it should be around 40+k euros after the rebate. It is more powerful, but I do not need that, nor do I need AWD. So, I decided not to pay more. Of course, it is a money-driven decision. If I were to have tons of money, the Lexus 550h would have my vote. A V6 makes for a nice engine. Unfortunately, it's way out of my league.
Thanks for sharing. The Escape PHEV is a great SUV 👍
I agree the RAV4 hybrids is the standout car. It’s to cars what the Beatles are to music. Yes Tesla are the Rolling Stones😊
Very good top
I think that your selectio
n should include more fuel efficient PHEC's like the Lexus LBX and perhaps the Toyota CHR PHEC as with the introduction of the emission standard EURO 6 I am not sure that the vehicles you have cited will meet the standard. In addition I have problems with the quality of German cars particularly BNW
Kia Niro... 50 mpg in normal hybrid mode, 33 miles of all electric power. Starting under $35 K.
Thanks
RAV4 Prime #1. Prius Prime # 1A(non suv).
Mazda CX-70. #2
Mazda surging lately ⬆️
Good as usual, all these vehicle's are 20k over priced. The joke with bybrids is, what you save on gas you loose on servicing, so bup the most basic, proven engined vehicle you can and, enjoy far less 'issues'.
I have a Peugeot 3008 PHEV, which is a very comfortable car to drive.
If under a year wait buying a Prime next week or of course I'd take any prime in stock I'm not picky but must stay under 50k
Outlander
Will you prefer Mitsubishi Outlander PHV or Mazda CX 90 if you have to buy a new car in next 3months?
I'm on same journey, Mazda CX90 is way beautiful and great cargo space....outlander is not bad for the price, so hard to decide....wanted toyota grand highlander but wait time is too much
As long as you keep money out of the picture, the X5 is the perfect compromise. Large, great driving capabilities, luxurious, acceptable fuel milage and fast as a Porsche
Yo don’t NEED a special 240volt charger. If you have a simple 120volt 13 to 15 amp outlet you’ll be fine. It will just take the longest to charge!!
When it comes to PHVs, I think Toyota is one step ahead, just like America's F22 fighter jets.
I think the reason why Toyota released its hybrid system patent free of charge until 2030 is probably due to the creation of a new PHV system.
Outlander all
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I would buy rav4 prime.
I would buy alfa romeo tonale veloce🎉
I might consider BMW X5
Where is the Audi Q5 equattro phev???
No AUDI Q5e?
Consumer reports reports that plug-in hybrids have more technical issues than both electric and ice
What about the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV? Which vehicle qualify for the $7,500 rebate?
not an suv
If l was looking for a SUV Hybrid of any kind, l'd prefer the utility of the conventional hybrid. With the daily commute to work a thing of the past at our age, the tethered Hybrid doesn't make sense to us. Regular long distance trips are the actual norm for us. The only Hybrid in the SUV family that l would consider trading our UX200 (non-hybrid) for, is the Lexus UX250h (untethered Hybrid). Efficiency and agile handling is what we honor in our remote mountainous location. Speed is of little consequence in an SUV, in IMHO.
You do not mention what is happening when you drive long distance in Hybrid mode and the batterry power is depleted. Many of those cars cars do not have Dynamo/generator?! From what I know I agree with you about the RAV 4 being an excellent choice and I thing they have a dynamo/generator that is constantly charging the electrical engine in the back. I do not know you did not mention the JEEP which is in my opinion a better choice although in the US you do not have the Compass that I driving, which has more power (240HP) and full offroad capability although you have in the US the Grand Cherokee with 376HP and same system
Correction, mazda is not really a plug in, only certain speed it's plug in, not a good one
RAV4 is pretty awesome except everywhere you look there’s one.
So 1,2 & 3 are the same phev system.
Wondering why the Volvo XC90 didn't even feature on this list .
Uhmm. So the honda crv phev didn’t make it to the list
It would be great if it existed in North America.
Surprised that Honda CR-V did not make the list.
very odd definitely.....
Honda CR-V is not available as plug-in hybrid in North America.
61 km outlander? 85 km where did you get 61
Nice, succinct. But auto videos like this are really missing the boat if they don’t address the privacy issues. Car makers like T**** are taking your personal and driving data and storing it, using it, and selling it (eg to insurers). It’s the biggest outrage since Americans and other citizens learned about the wholesale collection of their communication data (ref Edward Snowden).
It's all WAYYYYYY too expensive! 👎👎👎
I just realized that owning a plug in hybrid in the Bay Area is not worth it. It cost me $3.78 to fully charge my Ioniq plug in hybrid. It gets 25 miles on the freeway cruising at 70mph before depleting its entire charge. The place where I buy my gas cost $3.75 per gallon and I can drive 52 miles per gallon. Do the math. Gas is the cheaper way to go. I can almost go twice as far on the freeway using gas compared to the EV mode. PG&E is the Bay Area is a total ripoff. 42kwh off peak and 48kwh at peak. Now I know why I always here people complaining that their Teslas are costing them an arm and a leg in charging cost at home. I just realized this a week ago and now I don't use the EV part of my car anymore.
Your electricity is oddly expensive. That's way higher than the norm for charging at home.
If your car has the option to select which power mode is used, then put it in HV Mode on the interstate or any highway where you’re cruising at a constant speed, and save the EV Mode for back roads, traffic, or city driving. I own a RAV4 Prime and anytime I get on the interstate I switch it to HV Mode and it will operate as a hybrid and save all of my EV range. No EV performs efficiently at higher speeds, and with a plug in hybrid you should have the option as to what power source you’re using and when. Hope this helps!
Rav4 Prime XSE
Rav 4 is the most over priced my number 1 is the outlanders 85km
What about the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug in hybrid, the greatest PHEV of them all!!! 😀 Class leading 21 miles of all electric power. Better than the Toyota RAV 4 Prime!!!! Go Jeep, the most reliable, safest, most comfortable vehicle in the world!!!
I love your sense of humour 😂😂😂😂😂
2024 toyota harrier PHEV gives 91 km per charge
RAV. 4
Did he use ford and reliable in one sentence? 😂
lol where is Honda crv ?
It would help to only have one person talking at a time.
Toyota Highlander and Grand Highlander puts these vehicles to shame.
Dude. You dont need an “EV charger” for these cars. Jsut use the included plug and use a 110-120 out let. You’re talking about 10KWH batteries here. Sheesh.
While I generally like your content, I often find top 10 lists less than useful. Specifically when the category listed only has about 10 total cars on the market. Plug in hybrid SUVs don;t make for a long list anyways, so a top 10 really doesn't identify the best as much as it just lists what is out there.
I see your point. Lately though there have been many new PHEV's that entered the market. Dodge, Jeep, Kia, Alfa, BMW, Mercedes etc.
@@carhelpcorner fair point. I didn't count and only assumed.
The ford escape non plug in is a piece of crap, the hybrid won’t charge the 12v battery and I have to carry a portable charger and charge it in my driveway. The computer code needs to be fixed. It knows that the battery is failing but it just turns things off instead of charging the battery third battery in 11,000 miles. Maybe plug in better but no AWD made a mistake buying ford.
Can't believe the Honda CRV plug in hybrid was not in your top 10.
You gave it an excellent review not too long ago.
Just wondering why ?.
Honda CRV phev?
@@waldemargiers9641 Honda CRV Plug in Hybrid
CRV Phev???
No such car exist…
No such car! It would be nice………
Unfortunately it is not sold in North America
only buy the car listed in the video if u have the money or other wise stay away spending so much 😂😂😂
You've forgotten the Mercedes GLC 400e. 130km pure electique.
is ford paying you?
where is HONDA CRV？ are you crazy？
I 100% disagree with you about the Kia reputation. For the last 20 years I purchased only Kia and Hayndai vehicles for mainly these reason: excellent performance, excellent relatability and long warranty which I never really needed as the cars are very well engineered
No you can not luxus waiting time 1 year
Is this guy AI?
toyotas for life!
Kia and Hyundai have not been considered unreliable for over a decade now, so that should no longer be something that affects your rankings. I would look at the RAV4 Prime, but it is sooooo ugly that I am not sure I can go with that one, and personally have had issues with Toyota. I wish Honda made a PHEV and had better quality interior and that might be the way I would go as the CRV drives very well.
mitsubishi is not
Is so a great PHEV but range with no hvac on, ev range is closer to 90kms
Current Rav4 looks so terrible ugly so no thank you.
Chinese manufacturers have better options
Ford Escape hybrid plugin is the worst car
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. For me, the Escape PHEV is the best car at $31K. It runs perfectly, is comfortable, and has high mileage. It needs to be charged daily, but I can live with that
100% biased . Toyota fan boy
Toyota sucks
When it comes to PHVs, I think Toyota is one step ahead, just like America's F22 fighter jets.
I think the reason why Toyota released its hybrid system patent free of charge from 2019 to 2030 is probably due to the creation of a new PHV system.
Toyota's hybrid system is also used by automakers in South Korea, China, and Europe.