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Best Plug-In Hybrids in 2026
2025 Toyota Prius PHEV SE leads this chart of 73 (Combined MPG: 52 MPG). 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV is next (48 MPG).
Plug-in hybrids pair a rechargeable battery with a gasoline engine. This chart covers plug-in hybrid cars and SUVs, including models such as the Toyota Prius PHEV, Ford Escape FWD PHEV and Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid.
Plug-in hybrids: the top 10 side by side
| Car | Combined MPG | Fuel a year | Model year | Kind of car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV SE | 52 MPG | $1,300 | 2025 | Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
| 02 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV | 48 MPG | $1,400 | 2025 | Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
| 03 2026 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid | 48 MPG | $1,400 | 2026 | SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
| 04 2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV | 40 MPG | $1,700 | 2026 | SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
| 05 2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV AWD | 38 MPG | $1,750 | 2025 | SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
| 06 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | 36 MPG | $1,850 | 2027 | SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
| 07 2025 Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD | 36 MPG | $2,300 | 2025 | SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
| 08 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid | 35 MPG | $1,900 | 2026 | SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
| 09 2025 Lexus RX 450h Plus AWD | 35 MPG | $2,350 | 2025 | SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
| 10 2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | 33 MPG | $2,050 | 2026 | SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
The order follows the official EPA figure named for the chart. Compare that figure with the other EPA measures shown, such as electric range, MPGe, combined MPG, yearly fuel cost or 240 V charge time.
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2025 Toyota Prius PHEV SE
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl 53 city · 51 hwyCombined MPG· $1,300 fuel a year52 MPG$1,300fuel a year - 02
2025 Toyota Prius PHEV
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl 50 city · 47 hwyCombined MPG· $1,400 fuel a year48 MPG$1,400fuel a year - 03
2026 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 1.6 L 4-cyl 49 city · 47 hwyCombined MPG· $1,400 fuel a year48 MPG$1,400fuel a year - 04
2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.5 L 4-cyl 42 city · 37 hwyCombined MPG· $1,700 fuel a year40 MPG$1,700fuel a year - 05
2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.5 L 4-cyl 40 city · 36 hwyCombined MPG· $1,750 fuel a year38 MPG$1,750fuel a year -
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2027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo 35 city · 36 hwyCombined MPG· $1,850 fuel a year36 MPG$1,850fuel a year - 07
2025 Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.5 L 4-cyl 38 city · 33 hwyCombined MPG· $2,300 fuel a year36 MPG$2,300fuel a year - 08
2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo 35 city · 35 hwyCombined MPG· $1,900 fuel a year35 MPG$1,900fuel a year - 09
2025 Lexus RX 450h Plus AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.5 L 4-cyl 36 city · 33 hwyCombined MPG· $2,350 fuel a year35 MPG$2,350fuel a year - 10
2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo 33 city · 34 hwyCombined MPG· $2,050 fuel a year33 MPG$2,050fuel a year - 11
2026 Lincoln Corsair AWD PHEV
SUV · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.5 L 4-cyl 34 city · 32 hwyCombined MPG· $2,050 fuel a year33 MPG$2,050fuel a year - 12
2025 Volvo S60 T8 AWD
Compact · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo 30 city · 33 hwyCombined MPG· $2,650 fuel a year31 MPG$2,650fuel a year - 13
2025 Volvo V60 T8 AWD
Wagon · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo 30 city · 33 hwyCombined MPG· $2,650 fuel a year31 MPG$2,650fuel a year - 14
2026 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Minivan · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 3.6 L 6-cyl 29 city · 30 hwyCombined MPG· $2,250 fuel a year30 MPG$2,250fuel a year - 15
2025 Volvo S90 T8 AWD
Midsize · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo 28 city · 31 hwyCombined MPG· $2,850 fuel a year29 MPG$2,850fuel a year - 16 Alfa Romeo
2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 1.3 L 4-cyl turbo 29 city · 29 hwyCombined MPG· $2,300 fuel a year29 MPG$2,300fuel a year - 17
2025 Dodge Hornet PHEV AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 1.3 L 4-cyl turbo 29 city · 29 hwyCombined MPG· $2,300 fuel a year29 MPG$2,300fuel a year - 18
2025 Lexus TX 550h Plus AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 3.5 L 6-cyl 29 city · 28 hwyCombined MPG· $2,850 fuel a year29 MPG$2,850fuel a year - 19
2026 Volvo XC60 T8 AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo 28 city · 28 hwyCombined MPG· $2,950 fuel a year28 MPG$2,950fuel a year - 20
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.4 L 4-cyl 27 city · 27 hwyCombined MPG· $2,500 fuel a year27 MPG$2,500fuel a year - 21
2026 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo 26 city · 27 hwyCombined MPG· $3,050 fuel a year27 MPG$3,050fuel a year - 22
2026 Mazda CX-70 SC 4WD
SUV · 4-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.5 L 4-cyl 25 city · 28 hwyCombined MPG· $3,150 fuel a year26 MPG$3,150fuel a year - 23
2026 Mazda CX-90 4WD
SUV · 4-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.5 L 4-cyl 24 city · 28 hwyCombined MPG· $3,150 fuel a year26 MPG$3,150fuel a year - 24
2025 Audi Q5 Plug-In Hybrid quattro
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo 25 city · 27 hwyCombined MPG· $3,150 fuel a year26 MPG$3,150fuel a year - 25
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4matic with EQ Hybrid Tech
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo 23 city · 28 hwyCombined MPG· $3,300 fuel a year25 MPG$3,300fuel a year
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Questions
What does the EPA electric range figure mean?
It is the rated distance a plug-in hybrid can travel on electric power. Compare it with your typical daily drive.
What is the difference between MPGe and combined MPG?
MPGe expresses energy use in a miles-per-gallon-equivalent measure. Combined MPG is the EPA fuel-economy figure for gasoline use.
Why compare yearly fuel cost?
It gives an estimated annual energy-cost figure to compare with other models. Consider it alongside range and MPG or MPGe.
What does 240 V charge time tell me?
It indicates how long charging takes at 240 volts. Compare that time with how long the vehicle can be plugged in where you park.
Should I focus on electric range or combined MPG?
Use electric range to assess electric driving for regular trips. Combined MPG helps compare gasoline use, especially when your driving includes longer journeys.
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