Plug-In Hybrids
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The Kia electric truck related to the EV9 SUV still isn't a shoo-in for America—likely because of its potential price.
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2026 Kia Sportage hybrid, plug-in hybrid debut at LA auto showModest horsepower increases to hybrid Sportages underscore the infotainment improvements.
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2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 edition charges for heritage
Jeep dug into its history for the latest 4xe plug-in hybrid Wrangler model.
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Mazda CX-90 and CX-70 PHEV recalled due to loss of drive power, electrical issues
Mazda's plug-in hybrid SUV has been recalled for multiple reasons.
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2025 Mercedes AMG E 53 Hybrid costs $89,150 with 42 miles of electric range
Mercedes-Benz AMG's latest plug-in hybrid performance car isn't cheap, but it has meaningful range.
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Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVs
SUVs are less efficient and emit more CO2 yet are still outselling cars regardless of powertrain.
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The Chinese supplier's Freevoy battery might be able to charge from 10-80% in around 10 minutes.
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US consumers aren't buying PHEVs despite automakers embracing them
Consumers say they want plug-in hybrids, but sales aren't materializing.
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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV carries forward for $62,285
The plug-in hybrid version of the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee carries a $15,585 premium over the V-6.
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2026 Nissan Rogue plug-in hybrid will borrow Mitsubishi tech
A Rogue PHEV is on the way first, but it doesn't preempt an e-Power Rogue hybrid.
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Jeep recalling 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs for battery fires
Jeep's telling plug-in hybrid owners to park outside and avoid charging because of 13 battery fires.
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2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid adopts new naming convention
The Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid carries over into 2025 without the Prime badge.
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The RAV4 PHEV offers the same 42 electric miles as last year's model, only it no longer wears the Prime badge.
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Faraday Future teases $20,000 EV, gasoline range-extender
A sub-brand with new FX 5 and FX 6 models and an "asset-light" model appears to take the place of FF81 and FF71 in Faraday's future.
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Electric RV packs range extender: Future 500-mile PHEV Airstream?
Big hybrid RVs are a piece that’s been missing from the market, and plug-in hybrid motorhome might be the answer to the charging conundrum.
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Volvo's 10 new and updated models include long-range plug-in hybrids
Volvo's plug-in hybrids are set to gain more range.
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2025 Kia Niro Hybrid costs $28,365, PHEV costs $35,865
Kia Niro Electric remains in the family, while other models get slight price increases.
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Hyundai plans plug-in hybrid SUV for 2026, 21 EVs by 2030
A range-extended Genesis GV70 and Hyundai Santa Fe could be the first vehicles to boost the automaker's new hybrid strategy.
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A DC fast-charger can fully charge this plug-in hybrid in 30 minutes and delivers 54 miles of EPA-rated electric range.
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Mazda EZ-6 electric sedan confirmed as brand's first global EV
Mazda has confirmed both fully electric and PHEV versions of this rear-wheel-drive sedan that follows Mazda 6 heritage—but the U.S. isn't confirmed yet.
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PHEVs and EVs outsold gas-powered cars in China in July
Winds are shifting in China as vehicles with plugs outsold non-hybrid gas-only cars in July.
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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in gains standard equipment
Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid buyers net heated seats across the board.
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Volvo dealers: Have to sell plug-in hybrids or "we will die"
Volvo and its dealers still embrace electrification in the form of plug-in hybrids, but plans to go all EV might be delayed.
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Report: PHEVs will peak at 10% of global market in 2030
Plug-in hybrids are having a moment in the sun, but they still aren't the future according to one report.
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