Not all Plug-in Hybrids are created equally. Some offer minimal all-electric driving range. Others though, have the ability to drive longer distances without the need of an internal combustion engine.
How much electric range a vehicle has depends on many factors. The size of the electric motor(s), the storage capacity of the battery pack, the weight of the vehicle, aerodynamics, etc. It’s not always a case pricing either, where a more expensive vehicle automatically means better range. Some of the more affordable plug-in hybrids offer exceptional range, while some of the pricier options out there do not.
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To help navigate the world of plug-in hybrids, we have gathered the top ten vehicles that offer the most all-electric driving range on a single charge. They are listed below in ascending order.
10. Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid – 33 miles
Starting the list is Hyundai‘s new plug-in hybrid compact crossover. This is the fastest growing segment for plug-in hybrids, with nearly half the entries on this list being small SUVs. With 33 miles of range on a single charge, the Tucson offers the 10th most all electric range of any plug-in currently on sale. When the electric charge does run out, the 261 hp Tucson is rated to achieve a combined average of 80 MPGe in mixed driving conditions.
8. Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Extended Range – 35 miles
Volvo is on an aggressive strategy to fully convert the brand’s vehicles to be 100% electric in the near future. Currently, several of the manufacturer’s models come as hybrids and some even as plug-in hybrids. The compact XC60 T8 Recharge Extended Range features a turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder engine paired up to an electric motor. It all generates an impressive 455 hp of total output. Just as impressive, the compact SUV can travel 35 miles on a single charge and delivers an official 57 MPGe.
8. Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge Extended Range – 35 miles
The same plug-in hybrid drivetrain found in the XC60 can also be had in the larger XC90 T8 Recharge Extended Range. That means the three-row SUV is equipped with a combined 455 hp and, despite its heavier weight, it can still travel the same 35 miles on a single charge. But due to its larger size, the XC90 delivers slightly worse fuel efficiency figures, rated at 55 MPGe in combined driving.
6. Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid – 37 miles
The Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid is one of the few SUVs on this list that only comes with front-wheel drive. Although it could hamper poor-weather capabilities, it does a lot to improve fuel efficiency and all-electric driving range. With 221 total horsepower under the hood, the electrified Escape can travel upwards of 37 miles on a single charge and is officially rated at 105 MPGe. But with a smaller electric motor, careful use of the accelerator needs to be used to remain in the all electric drive mode.
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6. Lexus NX 450h+ – 37 miles
Tying the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid by delivering 37 miles of all-electric range is Lexus‘ compact SUV, the NX 450h+. Unlike the Escape though, the NX utilizes a gasoline engine combined with a pair of electric motors, one front and one rear. This makes the Lexus all-wheel drive, or electronically enabled AWD since there is no driveshaft to the rear wheels. Total system power is rated at 304 hp and the NX 450h+ has an official fuel economy rating of 84 MPGe.
5. Volvo S90 T8 Recharge Extended Range – 38 miles
As mentioned, Volvo is on an aggressive transformation into an all electric vehicle manufacturer and nearly half the entries on this list come from the Swedish brand. The large S90 sedan can be had in the T8 Recharge Extended Range trim which means it receives the twin-charged, dual electric motor drivetrain good for 455 combined horsepower. Being a more aerodynamic shape than the Volvo SUVs appearing earlier on this list, the S90 is capable of travelling 38 miles on a single charge and delivers 63 MPGe.
4. Volvo S60/V60 T8 eAWD Polestar Engineered Extended – 41 miles
The final, and most efficient Volvos to appear on this list are the S60 sedan and V60 wagon siblings. Powered by the 455 hp drivetrain, the smaller sedan and wagon can travel 41 miles on a single charge. It’s quite an impressive number, especially considering the amount of power this car makes. Fuel economy figures are also higher than the S90 sedan, with the S60 sedan and V60 wagon both achieving 69 MPGe ratings.
3. Toyota RAV4 Prime – 42 miles
The Toyota RAV4 Prime is an impressive vehicle. Not only does it boast the most all-electric range of any SUV, but it’s also all-wheel drive and a compact, affordable mainstream vehicle. Like its corporate cousin, the Lexus NX 450h+, the RAV4 Prime uses a gasoline engine coupled to a pair of electric motors for a total system output of 302 hp. With 42 miles of range, perhaps the RAV4’s most impressive trait is that even under all electric power, the two motors combine to produce 232 hp which is more than enough to propel the SUV.
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2. Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid – 47 miles
The mainstream car with the most all-electric range might be a bit of a surprise. Better known as a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Honda Clarity makes for a very impressive plug-in hybrid as well. It features a hybrid drivetrain that is good for 212 total system horsepower and returns a very impressive 110 MPGe in combined driving. And with a range of 47 miles on a single charge, many daily commutes will never have to see the gasoline engine turn on.
1. Polestar 1 – 52 miles
The plug-in hybrid with the most all electric range is the Polestar 1. This 619 hp luxury coupe is a limited production vehicle and there is an argument to be made that maybe it shouldn’t be on this list. But with 52 miles of all electric range, it does hold the title of the longest range plug-in hybrid currently on sale. But as innovation in the automotive industry never stops, it probably won’t be long until something comes along that exceeds its range.
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