Plug-In Hybrids
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From the EPA and IRS, the official list of EVs and plug-in hybrids that make the cut in 2024 remains brief.
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2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV: 29 miles on a charge, few places to fuel up
The e:FCEV will be the only fuel-cell passenger vehicle made in America.
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Report: GM nixed electric vans, is rushing plug-in hybrid pickups
The automaker is reportedly racing to get plug-in hybrid trucks to market—and it's unclear if it's a revival of the program GM mothballed a decade ago.
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2025 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrids mix in more EV miles
The 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid now offer more hp and more electric miles.
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Study: EVs and plug-in hybrids remain more trouble-prone than hybrids
The study that looks at owner-reported issues in the first three years of ownership points to tires as part of the problem.
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US plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high in 2023
The combined market share of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs rose to 16.3% of total light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S.—and PHEVs were 20% of that.
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Among the two new BMW plug-in models is an i5 version that fits between the rear-wheel-drive i5 eDrive40 and performance-oriented i5 M60 xDrive.
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GM not quite all-in on EVs, will add plug-in hybrids in US
After several years of saying plug-in hybrids like its vaunted Chevy Volt didn't make sense, it's charging up on the idea once again.
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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy: Past winners
The thread connecting all our picks from all 13 years: Every single one was either a plug-in vehicle or offered a plug-in version.
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EV tax credit shifts to rebate Jan. 1, and not all dealers are ready
Whether you're buying new or used, check with your EV dealership up front to see if it is registered to offer point-of-sale rebates.
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Audi and Porsche have a safer mobile charging cable for EV, PHEV models
To add an extra layer of safety, Audi and Porsche are replacing existing cables with ones that have temperature sensors to detect overheating.
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Toyota Crown PHEV aims for electric miles, home backup capability
A plug-in hybrid version of the Toyota Crown produces more than 300 hp and goes up to 55 miles on electric power only, by Japan-market figures.
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EVs had 70% more problems than internal-combustion vehicles, while plug-in hybrids in general were reliability disaster zones—although there were plenty of exceptions.
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Wireless charging aligns for automated use in EVs, plug-in hybrids
The methodology allows parking systems to help position the vehicle for high-efficiency wireless charging, or potentially do everything automatically.
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2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalled, owners told not to charge
Stellantis is recalling 43,125 Wrangler plug-in hybrids in the U.S. over a battery issue likely only affecting a few hundred vehicles.
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Toyota's $8M battery boost heralds US-made EVs, plug-in hybrids
Toyota massively increased the size and investment in a North Carolina battery facility—pointing to accelerated plans for plug-in hybrids and EVs.
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Dodge Hornet R/T, Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEVs recalled over fire concern
Until the recall is addressed the automaker advises both of these plug-in hybrids be parked away from structures—so they might not be able to use their 33 electric miles as often.
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2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid makes the list of safest SUVs
A handful of other plug-in hybrids, including the Toyota Prius Prime, Lexus NX 450h, and Volvo XC90 Recharge, also made the Top Safety Pick+ list this year.
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While the IIHS list of top EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid safety performers was sparse just a few years ago, it now includes the Rivian R1T, Tesla Model Y, VW ID.4, and more.
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2018-2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid recalled due to fire risk
Certain Niro hybrids and Niro plug-in hybrids have been recalled for an increased fire risk arising from the hydraulic clutch actuator.
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One of four new California vehicles has a charge port
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 remained the two top-selling plug-in vehicles in California, followed by the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid
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2024 Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV: 35 electric miles, 35 mpg, due late 2023
The plug-in hybrid crossover, due late in 2023, employs a version of the the long-established Toyota/Lexus planetary hybrid system that's also used in the Lexus NX PHEV and Toyota RAV4 Prime.
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Mazda MX-30 EV cut from US lineup, rotary version too
With its 100-mile EPA range rating, the MX-30 has been one of the lowest-driving-range EVs available in the U.S. market.
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Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than non-hybrid
Federal money is helping drop the lease price of Jeep plug-in hybrids below that of other gasoline versions.
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