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Best Plug-In Hybrids in 2026

Plug-in hybrids combine electric charging with a combustion engine, and these current PHEVs are ordered by MPG from highest first. That makes fuel economy the starting point for comparison, while the model names also let you distinguish body styles and drivetrain variants. The first entries include the 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV SE, 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV and 2026 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid. Further down are models such as the 2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV and 2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV AWD. Compare MPG alongside range and running costs to see how each option fits your driving and charging routine.

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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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,300 fuel a year36 MPG

$2,300fuel a year
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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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,350 fuel a year35 MPG

$2,350fuel a year
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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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,050 fuel a year33 MPG

$2,050fuel a year
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2025 Volvo S60 T8 AWD

Compact · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid

Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo 30 city · 33 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,850 fuel a year29 MPG

$2,850fuel a year
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2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWD

SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid

Plug-in hybrid 1.3 L 4-cyl turbo 29 city · 29 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,850 fuel a year29 MPG

$2,850fuel a year
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2026 Volvo XC60 T8 AWD

SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid

Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo 28 city · 28 hwy

Combined MPG· $2,950 fuel a year28 MPG

$2,950fuel a year
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2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid

Plug-in hybrid 2.4 L 4-cyl 27 city · 27 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined MPG· $3,150 fuel a year26 MPG

$3,150fuel a year
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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 hwy

Combined 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 hwy

Combined MPG· $3,300 fuel a year25 MPG

$3,300fuel a year

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