Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars of 2025 and 2026

The Edmunds experts test drive plug-in hybrid car contenders on our test track and in the real world. Our ratings assess performance, comfort, technology, utility, value and more. How we rank plug-in hybrid cars

Best Plug-in hybrid cars

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, feature a large battery pack that can be recharged by plugging it in. They offer a limited all-electric range and can also operate as normal hybrids.

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Edmunds Rating
8.1/10
The Prius Plug-In Hybrid is sleek and stylish, but even more exciting are its substantial all-electric range, high fuel economy and pleasing driving characteristics. But the latest Prius does suffer from lackluster space for rear passengers and cargo.
MSRP
$33,375 - $40,070
Combined MPG
48 - 52

Best Luxury plug-in hybrid cars

Luxury PHEVs prioritize refinement, comfort and, in some cases, lots of extra torque from their electric motors. But you can expect impressive fuel economy, too.

1st
Edmunds Rating
8.4/10
Mercedes-Benz took what was already one of the best luxury sedans on the road and made it quicker, more efficient and (marginally) less expensive. The only catches here: It's more expensive than its rivals and it fails to look the part from the outside. It also prioritizes passenger space over cargo space almost to a fault.
MSRP
$128,200
2nd
Edmunds Rating
8.1/10
The urbane Volvo S90 T8 plug-in hybrid has a combined 400 horsepower and all-wheel drive to accompany its impressive list of luxuries and, of course, safety features.
MSRP
$65,650 - $71,200
Combined MPG
30
3rd
Edmunds Rating
8.0/10
The Volvo S60 Recharge provides a bridge between the worlds of gas and electric vehicles. Its electric motor is powerful enough to deliver a near full-EV experience for more than 40 miles of driving, while the interior features luxury-grade materials and very comfortable front seats.
MSRP
$52,100 - $58,100
Combined MPG
31
4th
Edmunds Rating
7.6/10
You'd be right to expect amazing things from the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance. After all, it's 671 hp from a small sedan. But the car's plug-in hybrid powertrain adds a bunch of weight, and that negatively affects handling and road comfort. If you're searching for the 'ultimate driving' sedan, you should probably shop at a different German dealership.
MSRP
$86,050