Plug-In Hybrids

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.

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.

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.

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.

To add an extra layer of safety, Audi and Porsche are replacing existing cables with ones that have temperature sensors to detect overheating.

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.

The methodology allows parking systems to help position the vehicle for high-efficiency wireless charging, or potentially do everything automatically.

Stellantis is recalling 43,125 Wrangler plug-in hybrids in the U.S. over a battery issue likely only affecting a few hundred vehicles.

Toyota massively increased the size and investment in a North Carolina battery facility—pointing to accelerated plans for plug-in hybrids and EVs.

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.

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.

Certain Niro hybrids and Niro plug-in hybrids have been recalled for an increased fire risk arising from the hydraulic clutch actuator.

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

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.

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.

The boxier look may help allow some visual separation between it and the fully electric Ioniq 7 that's on the way.

Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter free of charge, but for now Toyota is advising owners not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature drops below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

A problem with communication between the transmission control module and hybrid control processor in Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models can cause the engine to shut down.

There's more to it, though. Hybrids will be harder to find in all the rest of the states.

The Wrangler 4xe outsells other plug-in hybrids, including the Toyota RAV4 Prime, is eligible for a $3,750 EV tax credit, and will at the base level be even more affordable for 2024.