Quick Facts About Plug-in Hybrids
- Plug-in hybrids can drive up to 55 miles on an electric-only range before the gas-powered engine takes over.
- Many hybrids can drive the wheels for very short distances at low speeds, like going down a driveway. A PHEV brings no such limitations.
- How far your PHEV drives will depend on weather, road conditions, and driving behavior.
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is like a more traditional hybrid, such as the Toyota Prius, in that its powertrain is a combination of a battery-fed electric motor and a gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine (ICE). However, unlike traditional hybrids (HEVs), a plug-in hybrid’s electric motor actually powers the drive wheels for modest distances by itself. In a typical HEV, the electric motor most often labors in more of a supportive role. For example, it helps the ICE to accelerate and assumes some of the load of other electrical functions, like the air conditioning.
Many hybrids can drive the wheels for very short distances at low speeds, like going down a driveway. A PHEV brings no such limitations. Its electric motor takes full charge of the drive wheels until its battery fully discharges. The question then is, how far (range) can a PHEV travel on electric power alone? We’ve done the homework for you in our plug-in hybrid range chart. Read on.
Charting Plug-in Hybrid Range
We’ve broken out the various 2025 PHEV models by size and category. We provide each vehicle’s electric-only range and their total combined electric and ICE range. Where we don’t have actual range numbers from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we provide the manufacturer’s (Mfg) estimate or indicate the number is coming.
PRO TIP: Remember, whether it’s the EPA’s or the manufacturer’s number, these are estimates often based on ideal conditions and consistent driving behavior. Your personal experience will probably be different.
Cars, Station Wagon, and Minivan
| Model | EPA Electric-Only Range Miles* |
| BMW 750e xDrive | 34 (Mfg) |
| Ferrari 296 GTB | 8 |
| Ferrari 296 GTS | 7 |
| Ferrari SF90 Spider/XX Spider | 8 |
| Ferrari SF90 Stradale | 8 |
| Toyota Prius PHEV (née Prime) | 44 (SE trim), 39 (Mfg) |
| Volvo S60 Plug-in Hybrid (née Recharge) | 41 |
| Volvo S90 Plug-in Hybrid (née Recharge) | 38 (Mfg) |
| Chrysler Pacifica PHEV | 32 |
Subcompact and Compact SUVs
| Model | EPA Electric-Only Range Miles* |
| Dodge Hornet PHEV | 33 |
| Ford Escape PHEV | 37 |
| Hyundai Tucson PHEV | 33 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 21 |
| Kia Niro EX PHEV | 33 |
| Kia Sportage PHEV | 34 |
| Toyota RAV4 PHEV (née Prime) | 42 (Mfg) |
Midsize SUVs
| Model | EPA Electric-Only Range Miles* |
| Kia Sorento PHEV | 32 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe | 25 |
| Mazda CX-70 PHEV | 25 |
| Mazda CX-90 PHEV | 25 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 38 |
Luxury Compact SUVs
| Model | EPA Electric-Only Range Miles |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | 33 |
| Audi Q5 55 TFSI e | 28 |
| Lexus NX 450h+ PHEV | 37 |
| Lincoln Corsair PHEV | 27 |
| Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid (née Recharge) | 35 |
Luxury Midsize and Large SUVs
| Model | EPA Electric-Only Range Miles* |
| Bentley Bentayga Hybrid | 25 |
| BMW X5 xDrive50e | 39 (Mfg) |
| BMW XM | 31 |
| Land Rover Range Rover P550 | 21 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport P460 | 21 |
| Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV | 37 (Mfg) |
| Lexus TX 550h+ PHEV | 33 (Mfg) |
| Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid (née Recharge) | 32 |
*Except where noted as provided by the manufacturer.
