Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars 2021 (and the PHEVs to avoid) | What Car?
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Want an electric car but not quite sure it'll fit your lifestyle? A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) could be a brilliant alternative for you. And the great news is, there are plenty to choose from. But which are the best? Watch to find out.
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I got 2016 VW Passat GTE. I do charge it as much as I can and I do about 1500-1600 km with its 50 litre tank. I do mostly up to 50-60 km a day with once a week 110-120 km ride (mostly on the highway). So pretty phenomenon for such large car if you ask me
Right now, I think PHEV is the best option for short city travel and long distance travel at the same time. After the battery technology catches up and charging network fully build up, full electric will dominate. PHEV is just a transitional design that serve its purpose.
I have a plug in hybrid, yesterday we took a long drive then stopped for a few hours. They had EV chargers there but the app wasn't working so there was no way to charge. But no problem we drove home mainly on gas like any other hybrid. If we had driven a full EV and the battery was low we would have been out of luck. Until they get they get more reliable chargers and more of them plug in seems best for us.
Info I need for PHEV:
1- how long on electric only
2- mpg/l/100 km on gas only
3- can it charge battery when on gas only (not with Regen or coasting).
I'd add 4. Is it sluggish when the battery's depleted.
Outlander PHEV does all those things, 30 miles EV can charge battery from the engine, decent mpg on petrol, no gearbox the engine drives a generator, only at motorway speeds does the engine connect to the wheels mechanically
@@bikeman123 there is always electrick boost reserve power saved
You missed the best of all - Toyota RAV 4 PHEV. 50 mpg+ with a flat battery, 40 miles on battery alone if you drive it properly, with plenty of anticipation. And boy, does it go!
I have always thought myself a petrol head and never thought I would be anything else until I drove my son’s BMW 330e. It was so good that I went out and bought one. Performance in electric only mode up to 50 mph is brilliant. You have to drive one of these to understand what the instant torque of a electric motor feels like - brilliant. At higher speeds when the motor kicks in its very quick - similar to the Impreza WRX I once had.
I have had a wall charger fitted, and have only visited a petrol station twice in almost 2000 miles. I am getting over 99.9 miles per gallon - the computer only goes up to 99.9 mpg.
You have to try one of these BMWs, if you do I am sure you will never want a normal petrol or diesel car again.
My son has now got a BMW 530e which is even better!!
My 330e has been remapped and knocks out 360BHP with 0-60mph of 4.6 seconds.
During the week I use zero petrol for commuting to and from work.
At the weekends I have a very enjoyable car to drive 🚗☺
Been looking at mapping my 330 e with Superchips, have you had any issues when servicing with BMW
@@eddiewhittingham5210 . No issues servicing the car. I have just had a major service with all the filters and plugs. I also had my car recoded to give me CarPlay over WiFi. I had to buy a £15 WiFi aerial off eBay and install it. Cost £90 in total and well worth it.
@@woolychewbakker5277 thanks for the heads up I assume you have a 2019 plus model ? Who do you go with for the remap ? Superchips offering 70bhp increase which basically takes it to 330i level which much be down to its tune level v 320i ? Great car I have technology pack so CarPlay wireless anyway and saves all the faff with cables 😩 getting mine lowered with ibech springs as car sits to high for me (330e defo higher than say 320d even though they don’t say it) enjoy 👍
@@eddiewhittingham5210 . I had mine remapped at a local garage. Took the power up to 360BHP :-)
I will search out the details for you. There are quite a few offering different remapping options.
It makes the car much better to drive and has improved the mpg - unless I am playing :-)
One extra thing I had coded was Video In Motion. This allows the “passenger” to watch a DVD while I watch the road :-)
Sounds a win win 😂I assume that’s with the electric motor doing it’s bit ?
Been driving a Kia Optima PHEV estate for the last 18 months. Incredibly frugal with up to 70km pure electric range if you drive carefully. Supreme build quality. Fluid transmission system. Extremely comfortable. If you only cover medium distance every day, you never need to fill it up! Just remember, these are heavy vehicles and you will sacrifice a bit of boot space compared to non PHEV models. Our Optima’s boot is around 40 litres smaller than the normal version.
I am a two years owner of Prius Prime, best car ever. Gasoline engine alone still give 47 MPG.
And 110V, 5.5Hr charge time you can charge anywhere in North American without charging station.
Depends how you use the car, I get 131 mpg out of my BMW 330e because it is on electric 75% of the time.
Good for you, its a boring car for boring people, not for real drivers .. however - whatever make your day...
Any guy with a Prius is no longer a man. Your man card has been permanently revoked.
@@rob2009SVK - it's a nice car. I used to have one n loved it n I'm bat sh't crazy n was diagnosed as a sociopath lol.
I have the 2021 x5 45e and got almost 80 mpg on my first tank of gas and expect to break 100 mpg on my second tank. For local driving it is great, so long as the owner can plug into a level 2 charger every night. The driving experience is outstanding for a mid sized SUV, plenty of power and the handling is surprisingly good, especially in sport mode. The technology is top notch, it is a wonderful vehicle.
I have recently bought 530e and i already got 177 mpg, i recharge the car every time i can and travel max on E drive
Mini Countryman Cooper SE - mine has claimed 34 miles range.. winter 16-18 summer 24-26... performance claimed 0-60 6.6 actual 0-60 5.2 stupidly fun car 1.5 3cylinder engine with four wheel drive capability... comfy and fun and different ..
Typical What Car, putting the Prius plug-in in the ‘ones to avoid category’ without researching the facts. For the first 20,000 miles I actually achieved 234 mpg, although that required routinely plugging it in and mainly local journeys.
Despite the common misconception that many journalists go along with (largely, I suspect, as a result of their ‘churnalism’) not all plug-in’s mpg figures fall off a cliff when the battery drains. On long journeys my Prius routinely achieves 80mpg when starting with an empty battery.
Also, the handling is excellent despite the wonderful ride the 15” wheels provide. Granted, tyre noise is on the high side and space is compromised by the batteries. Toyota are masters at hybrid technology and the transition from electric motor to ICE is seamless. If the engine is noisy it’s being driven by a What Car 20-something boy racer in Power Mode!
It’s important to bear in mind that the engineers’ main brief was to produce probably the most efficient hybrid car in the world - and this they have achieved. That it drives so well is a bonus.
Purchased a used 2018 330e June 2022 it's all the car I need.
Taking around 2 hours to fully charge.
It's doing a 30 mile trip on electric so it's more than covering the work commute.
It's quiet and refined.
On longer journeys its easily doing 70 to the gallon.
Definitely recommend
Amazed to see the Mitsubishi as an avoid. It’s cheap, big and a cool car.
Our C-Max plug in is the perfect car for those who rarely travel long distances. We get about 114 equivalent mpg in our every day use for around $1.25 per charge. On the few trips we have made, the mpg on gas is about 35. The only negative is the loss of trunk space, but for 2 people it is a minor problem.
Excellently explained and a great video. I wouldn't put them in that order, but no two people would ever agree.
One thing hit me: The A3 has an official 41 mile electric range, it showed, but later it was mentioned that with a real world range of 21 miles it's a great buy.
Even with an average 5% to 80% top up ....
Also : WLTP came in to clean up the manufacturers' fuel economy claims.
Someone now needs to come in to clean up the WLTP's claims on PHEV's.
It's crazy, my Peugeot 508 WLTP says 39 miles per charge, I get 25 with the battery pre-conditioned, in 15 deg C weather and with a very light foot.........
Toyota RAV4 PHEV is the best has 200+ hp on EV mode and 306hp combined with more than 42miles range 0-60 in less than 6s
in Sweden, a used Volvo v60 d6 hybrid is probably the best choice. if you want closer to 280 HP at as low a price as possible. and it can be tuned by changing the software. and it apparently consumes very little fuel it is a diesel hybrid
You need to think about how much the car weighs. That is, horsepower in relation to weight. How many kilos is there on each horsepower. the car's total weight divided by the number of horsepower
The Citroen Aircross 5 and Mercedes GLA and GLE are all great SUV Plug in Hybrids.
*£6k extra - never will make economical sense*
@@GrrMeister what
As a company car driver it absolutely will. Not sure any private buyer still has any incentive here. It’s tax relatable and I’ll take that thanks.
For those who are looking for real economy, don't have the cash for a new car, the used Volt market is good. I bought a 2017 model in April, am getting from 50 to 60 miles on electric, depending on temperature and driving conditions, and a steady 40 mpg on gasoline. Size can be an issue, it's not a big car, but for a couple it's great. If the on-board computer can be believed, the historical mileage is 178 mpg.
I've bought a used BMW 330e and I've got to say its pretty close to perfect even thought the electric range is bullshit. I get 25 miles in electric mode but thats enough for my commute and I charge it at work, bonus
I feel there is an important aspect of buying a PHEV and/or a full EV that seems to be being ignored by reviewers - pretty much all of them don't have a spare tyre. Not even a space saver.
Instead you get a plug in air pump (thats what the "generous/featured 12v outlet in the boot is for) and a puncture repair kit - usually with the gunk that finds and fills holes that the tyre outlets hate and will only sell you a new tyre instead of a proper repair. And what happens if you slash the tyre sidewall or have more than a nail in the tread - your stuffed.
I'm not against electric and found this all out when I went looking at new PHEV's - particularly the Mitsubishi outlander PHEV. But I've now swapped range anxiety for puncture anxiety instead. I really wanted a PHEV because I'm sick of the high cost of fuel and the consumption of my present vehicle - I saw it as a perfect answer to my many short trips and occasional longer trips. And I need a wagon. And I liked the safety aspect of AWD. But alas, the lack of a spare tyre is a deal breaker for me.
So are reviewers being ordered not to discuss this fact by the car makers for fear of being locked out of cars to review?
Seat Leon Is a good choice too.
The 330e estate already exists..
It's been in the Uk since last november
My PHEV gets at least 50 miles in town. I can drive 100 miles a day and only use 1 gallon of gas.It has an electric motor which always drives the vehicle and has an onboard gasoline generator with an 8.9 gallon tank that gives it an additional 400 mile range. My car was made in 2016. My car is a 2016 Chevy Volt. Just like the EV1, GM dumped it when it had so much potential. Even the people working on the project weren’t given an explanation for it being removed from the market. The biggest difference between today’s PHEVs from the Volt is the engine/transmission design. The full time electric engine paired with a gas generator make it highly efficient. I believe GM dropped it because the Volt could easily let most daily commuters go to and from work without using any GAS at all or very little and then only use more gas when on longer road trips. This would’ve been a major hit to the oil industry, which is why most suspect the EV1 was dropped.
I have had my Prius Phev nearly three years and mostly drive motorways and have averaged 85 mpg (uk). If I don't bother charging it, I get 65 mpg. Not sure how you have defined best here. It is smooth and packed with features and is a way nicer drive than the normal Prius hybrid. Will look at the Skoda at No.1, but the rest are expensive to buy and run. Looks like I will be sticking with the Prius.
How is comfort and noise? My gen 3 regular Prius is the loudest thing on earth when I'm traveling at highway speeds.
@@HoraceKLai Quiet and refined. Most of my driving is motorway at 70mph. Adaptive cruise control on and relax. Just purchased the car at end of three year lease. Will keep for another three years waiting for battery technology to catch up and EV prices to fall.
I've got a 21 hybrid waiting for plug in version The Prius prime was 10k more so me too waiting prices to drop.
@@HoraceKLai It is quite comfortable. I admit, the engine is loud when accelerating, but you can barely hear it when cruising
@@sunsetlights100 Yeah, not worth 10k extra. 5k you could maybe justify
Too many day avoid the outlander. I just got one. It’s no Volvo, but for 20k for a 4 year old 40k on the clock, it’s a big car, reliable and yes, you do save on fuel!
If you can stomach the old plastic switches and you get the touch screen version, then consider it.
I switched from German cars. Couldn’t afford a German suv so this is a compromise I’m happy with.
Disagree about the Prius. I've had two of them. When the battery is depleted it will easily achieve 65 mpg plus. Quirky plus reliability. Drivers seat could be more comfortable my only complaint.
There s been a lot of hype for the new RAV4 Toyota PHEV. And instead you talk about the old Prius? Great electric range, dependable och practical allegedly. You dont agree?
I have driven BMW 330e for about 1.5 years and 18000 kms. On a full tank with a full battery the car could do 600 kms if you do not cross 120kmph. Since I live in Germany and drive on the Autobahns, I would get around 350-400kms which is also pretty neat. However in other European countries for example Netherlands or Switzerland where the maximum limit is 130 kmph, this car is really very fuel efficient. In fact if you drive at 100 kmph, it can go upto 700 kms on a full tank which is just awesome.
One more thing about this car is that it charges itself back when you are driving. I always used the Sports mode on the highway to conserve energy and pure electric in the cities. Also, whenever on the highway I saw a downhill I would switch to pure electric which would actually be a free ride for a few kms.
However why is the Audi Q3 TFSI e not in this list?
lol how is that good ? my v6 acura does 700km one a tank of gas, about 800 on mostly highway driving.
@@marcinm2871 well simple, because acura is not a BMW.
Hello,
first of all, thank you for this good listing of PHEVs, there are some I did not know.
I'm really surprised not to see the Kia Niro or Hyundai Ionic in the list.
I own one (Kia Niro PHEV) that I bought 2 years ago and I'm very happy with it. The DCT 6 speeds makes it very reactive. The 9.8kWh battery offers a steady 26 miles (USA) pure EV range.
On a long (>200 miles) road trip I stay between 50mpg and 65mpg (USA) depending on wind and ratio highway/freeway.
On a more common week composed of daily work commutes (EV) and mountain during the weekend (Hybrid + regen downhill), I end up around 100mpg (USA).
Is there any specific reason the Kia Niro or the Hyundai Ionic are not in the list (problem history, unavailability, price ?).
Christophe.
Agreed - I own the 2019 Kia Niro PHEV and I am in love with it; I live in LA and rarely use gas because I can trickle charge at home, and usually stay within the 26-30 mile range. I averaged 48 mpg going to-from San Diego, and it's incredibly spacious and has great safety features.
A250e, CLA250e ?? 60-70km real range, 7.4kW AC and 24kW DC charging. Best aerodynamics, good efficiency. You can’t reach this with comparable BMW, Skoda, VW, Audi etc.
Phevs when charged every night are the perfect rural or rural commuter- train-city car. Commute every morning on electric or drive normally in the morning commute and then use the daytime short trips on ev mode. No worries about rural town chargers (bar the odd supermarket quick refill) and return home to charge again overnight. Whats needed now is a rural solar+battery combo thats just enough to refill the car overnight.
One important thing to note and maybe should have been mentioned is that battery range varies wildly depending on outside temperature.
You will get 30-40% less range in December than you will in August.
Yes but some of them them give you a warm cabin to sit into, I think.
Wow didn’t think it was that bad?
@@colmreilly21 it is
@@colmreilly21 it depends on a lot on how efficient the heating system is, thats why Tesla added heat pump to all their models now.
@@woah5761 what difference would a heat pump make it still needs energy?
Is every car in this list petrol driven? Any diesels worthy of attention? Any opinion on hte Peugot 3008? They seem to be hard to come by, Cheers
So disagree on the outlander. The 2.4 model is excellent and easily gets 55km on battery.
I would choose it ahead of pretty much all your list when you consider the price
the video talks in miles, you're talking in km
@@zmirc ahh...yep...just divide by 1.6
Not too hard
Its also not that well made, very cheap materials in the interior. The body roll on the Outlander is terrible, its the most uncomfortable car I drive last year. Also the infortainment system struggles to power Apple Car Play, Mitsubishi would have been better just not offering Andriod Auto/Car Play.
@@mikebird7161 Gosh just so not my experience. You're taking about the 2.4l model yeah?
I really don't notice the body roll at all, but then I am quite a smooth driver (from years of towing horses :).
Its an suv so not really for chucking about, I have a classic 86 Ferrari for that, so I tend to relax and cruise in the Outlander and really... bang for buck...outstanding
In full agreement with you, really feels like there's a hidden agenda in this set of reviews. I've gone from driving full fat Range Rovers for ten years to the 2.4l Outlander PHEV and absolutely love it. Gone from hundreds of pounds a month in diesel to filling a small petrol tank every other month, all the refinement you want in a stop start commute, rock solid reliability and not having to blow £2k-£4k per annum in servicing, repairs and sundries per annum. All that and people let you out at the lights. The family and dogs love it too. Just wish they'd start importing the next generation version to the UK.
No mention of the RAV4 PHEV
i got one for 50k
What about the KIA optima SW with an electric range of 35 mpg, loads of features and good petrol mpg 50+ on a long run.
I got the Octavia IV, so happy to see it's rated the n.1 PHEV! It's really an awesome car.
I recently purchased a used Golf GTE advance 27 mile electric range shown. On a 34 mile round trip I drove the first 17 miles on electric only. The return journey was in hybrid mode. The car claimed 28 miles on electric and 232 mpg.
I'm interested in purchasing golf gte. How is it so far for you? Which one did you get mk7 or mk8?
In the Summer I got 300 mpg from my Golf GTE on a 20 mile mostly motorway drive. I used GTE mode when I needed to accelerate then EV mode to cruise
Hi there. Have you had a chance to review the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev yet? The "claimed" Battery Only range is a bit higher than the previous model you mentioned.
I drove 330e for past 3.5 years and it's a really good car. Now it's time to change and I like new DS 4 🤪
@7:28 Glad that I will buy a fully loaded 2023 Mitsubishi outlander PHEV anyway.
Do you have any thoughts about the all electric FISKER ocean coming out in a year or so?
After 4 years of PHEV ownership of two, (his and hers) 2017 Chevy Gen II Volts with more than 80,000 miles combined, our real world experience of 42 - 50 mpg on gas, and 50 - 55 miles on the battery alone is our reality.
Not as big as many of the choices here, but our 4.5 year old cars van certainly compete with comparable range, mpg, and acceleration.
I would say we made an excellent choice.
I can't think of another car I would buy to replace them.
GM was stupid in their marketing and cancelled the Volt in 2019. I would buy a Chevy Equinox all day long if they would just resurrect this drivetrain.
Was eher kaufen. Ford Kuga Phev oder Kia Niro Phev?
does the engine not charge up the battery while driving?
It would be interesting for What Car to follow up with newer entrants like Capra Formentor. How does this compare in value to this list?
Cool Video! What about the the Range Rover Evoque P300e though? Why is it missing in the list?
My A3 45tfsie has been in the garage god only knows how many times since I got it from new in 2021. Had new gearbox, new battery, gone through countless front tyres because it can’t handle its torque very well.
What about Land Rover Evoque P300e..... 2021 or 2022 model....?
The best PHEV is missing toyota RAV4 😑
And Honda Clarity, (is it sold in UK?) which has battery range in the mid40 miles range for half the price (and twice the reliability) of BMW X-5.
@@tomhanrahan3763 no
Bought a pre reg suzuki across at 15% discount 10 miles on clock. A good trade in on Prius phev( your criticisms on car fair). Running on ev eco at 60/65 mph managed 50 miles plus easily,70mph on hybrid achieved 60mpg on motorway. Charged car b4 leaving home, went to lockerbie then to otterburn .Recharge overnight, then to scarborough and whitby back home to northwales. Average 76mpg over 500 miles. Phevs can work on road trips as well. Ps acceleration in vehicle is astounding.
@@tomhanrahan3763 I get over 50 with AC off from my 2020 Clarity
What about Seat Leon plug-in hubrid 2021? Got same 1.4 engine as golf gte, passate gte, skoda octavia and audi a3
Where was the A250e? Can’t take this list too seriously if I’m honest
The A250e is nonsense IMO
that's the list?? wasn't the Toyota Rav4 plug in hybrid out when you made this video? it should be number one hands down
No mention of the Toyota Rav4 ? the best plug in hybrid for EV range (over 40 miles) and better styling than some of the strange cars you mention.... Ford kuga, VW Passat estate, etc etc.
Wow I would avoid all of them except the Toyota prius phv I have one and let me tell you if you gentle with acceleration the battery can last up to 32 miles but the catch is if you ran out of battery this is the most efficent hybrod after out of all my mpg is with depleted battery between 65-100 mpg it depwnds how gentle you are and also toyota can charge up your battery with battery charge mode if you are on the motorway and it's just add 10% extra fuel to burn with charging mode. That is true it hasn't got the biggest trunk but otherwise it is the best for relaxed driving and economy and it looks awesome.
What about hyundai plug in hybrid ionq
Nobody talks about it but the truth is that gte models from vw have 1 year oil change cycle, which costs some money... This requires you to drive quite some miles to make the ownership cheaper from opex perspective compared to combustion engine only models.
No mention of the Mercedes Benz GLE 350de?
I own a octavia PHEV and in spring/Autumn I can easly achieve 65km (wltp) on battery alone. And yeah if you plug it frequently you can really drop the consumption. With a 40liter tank I drove 1200km. For sure it's a best buy phev the only downside is a slow onboard charger and max speed is 3.7 kwh hopefully in the future that can be upgraded.
"With a 40liter tank I drove 1200km." - how often did you charge the battery to get that figure?
@@MrLoggfreak as much as I could. This range was done 70% city 30% highway
Yup, I just achieved 800km on 0.7l of fuel used so literally a full tank still...
No mention of Kia Sorento PHEV, yet it shows in the start of the video?? Very strange this has been omitted. I have one and couldn't be happier with it.
Genuinely curious as to why the "new" GLE wasn't mentioned here? 99km electric range according to WLTP standard.
Wtf not a single Mercedes.. very strange.
330e is fantastic. Amazing how many people don’t understand the benefits of a PHEV
My 330e has been remapped and knocks out 360BHP with 0-60mph of 4.6 seconds.
During the week I use zero petrol for commuting to and from work.
At the weekends I have a very enjoyable car to drive 🚗☺
@@woolychewbakker5277 360! 😂 that’s great
very pleased for my Renault Captur PHEV
I would have liked to know your comments regarding new MG plug in hybrid
Would would you even consider a brand like MG? Get a Toyota
Please tell us about PHEV tow cars
you have forgotten the top gle 350de ....
I wonder why? It is a great PHEV car!
What about the affordable hyundai ioniq plug-in?
What about KIA phev?
It wouldn be interesting to see about the charging speed. Especially for like the X5 with that quite big battery.
Exactly, the Sorento Phev has 7 seats but notably gets no mention… also fails to mention the Niro, one of the most popular cars Kia makes with a great phev in their range.
@@thomaspaffett7418 brilliant vehicles
I sell Kia phevs with 1000 miles per tank
Audi A3 has a classy interrior if you like plastic :)
I've got a BMW 330e, in 9707 miles I've used 73.9 gallons of petrol, that's an actual mpg of 131, no kidding.
But mind I haven't travelled outside the local area due to lockdown.
what are you paying on road tax for this im looking to get one
@@Mylott007 I pay £145, but that's becase the list price of mine was under £40000, but the rules say that on cars over £40000 you pay an extra £320/year for the first 5 years, and the cars are more expensive now than two years ago, so you would probably pay £465 for the first 5 years and then £145.
Doesn’t the Mitsubishi Outlander have a phev 7 seater?
I was hoping to see the Peugeot 508SW on here. Not sure if it is good but it’s better looking than anything here!
I miss the GLE 300de at the test ( it is to expensive for me). For me is the volume of gasoline from the Octavia to small. So I prefere the Superb
I choose PHEV it still comfortable to me i still can hear engine sound from the exhaust
What do the mean by if the Batter is empty...
So, if my battery has to remain full for my fuel economy to be good...then what's the point of being able to drive the car on electric, if the electric mode takes away all the battery and then due to low battery I'm left with poor fuel economy...
Am I understanding this properly?
So my standard hev is same good as phev🤔
What about ioniq phev, I'm sure it's cheapest
you forgot the sorento phev as a 7seater
What car??? Yes all german cars are good here but the Japanese ones...The Prius is by far the best plugin hybrid there is.
1)It's the most reliable one
2)When the traction battery is empty and get in hybrid mode there is not one car that have better fuel economy then the Prius.Try it doing better with the 330e for example ?Nope...not even close like every car in this test.
3)Ok the Prius has only 122HP but do you need that 300+horsepower...?
4)I have driven my Prius in hybrid mode only with one full charge and distance range was 1185 km with 43L tank.Any car do better??? Of course not!
Just a quick question - in a PHEV if you were using it for solely your short commute to work, would you leave the petrol tank nearly empty, half full or full? and part 2 - how long would be before the petrol went bad? Thanks for your help :)
The emptier the tank the lighter the car; this means better mileage, but the gains are marginal. I'd run it at about half tank and use up the fuel about once every 3-4 months.
@@patriotbarrow Thank you
The BMW 330e has a special sealed fuel tank to prevent the petrol going off. Some people go months without adding new petrol, so they designed it like that to overcome the problem. You have to push a button on the dash and wait a few seconds for a message to tell you it’s ok before you can open the filler flap.
@@davidpaxton4879 Thanks David, that's cool
@@davidpaxton4879 Merc GLC 300e has that as well, I couldn't understand why. Thank you for the clarification.
How about the Ioniq PHEV ?
What about Honda Clarity??? 48 miles EV
Where is the ioniq? I'm suprised that it is not in this list.
It's strange not to see a PHEV with almost 40 miles of claimed autónomy, that costs 22.000€ in Europe (with a price almost 10.000€ less than the cheapest PHEV that has been shown in the video)
You forgot to mention two nice 7 seaters PHEV:s The Ford Explorer 2021 and SEAT Tarraco PHEV. For me, I would chose the Ford Explorer before any BMW or Merc.
Are these available in Europe? Not seen either in the UK.
What about the kia niro hybrid???
2 Things that Bug Me: (1) All electric range is directly sensitive to outside temperature, and concomitant need to heat the cabin from the electric source. So a Mercedes A250e gets as low as 20 miles electric only when it is zero outside, and gets all of its claimed 44 miles when the temperature outside is 20C. So you would do better to reflect 'all-electric' range as a range of ranges, as it were. (2) Miles Per Gallon is a bogus economy figure when there's any electric in the mix, and your atttested mpgs tend to exclude the cost of charging with electric. So you have to sort of figure mpg for ICE only running, and KwH for electric only running. But all these cars have a pure hybrid mode as well, which increases the mpg figure with 'self' charging and regeneration. So the only fair way to compare is to figure total KwH used, by adding the KwHs you charge with, and add 43 KwH equivalent for every gallon of petrol you slosh into it. In thsis instance you're going to aggregate, though pure petrol will get you something around 1 mile per KwH , while pure electric running will give you somewhere between 2.5 and 4 KwH per mile.
The more ICE running you do, the more your average will tend towards that 1 KwH/mile figure, and the more Electric running you do the more your average will tend towards that up to 4WwH per mile figure.
Certainly the comparison within a PHEVdemonstrates that Electric running is ridiculously more efficient than ICE running, and that the best use profile for a PHEV is if your driving is weighted toward shorter trips within your electric range, and you can charge daily at home. If you do big motorway miles daily, don't even think about a PHEV.
Would like to know more about the A250e Mercedes Hybrid
I have one and its brilliant, my wife has the 530e and there is nothing to choose between them, how it didn't make this list is nuts.
I have the c300e hybrid and it’s fantastic, you can run 1500 km (932 mi) on a single tank of 66 liter and still have reserve fuel (about 20 liter). Great horsepower and torque 333 hp and 700 Nm and 0 to 62 mph in 5.6 s. I charge it 2 times on a day and I can run 45 km on a single charge (summer) and 30 km in winter. The A250e has same hybrid technology. Even when you battery is “empty” he will give support on accelerating the car (battery is never full empty, always keeps a bit energy to give power to save fuel consumption) when you drive good with the hybrid it can charge the battery when driving so it can drive full electric for a few kilometers. I realize now 1/3 on fuel and 2/3 on full electric drive mode. How more you can charge, how more you can enjoy the electric drive. Only the maximum charge support is 7.2 kWh, so it have 1,5 hours to charge the battery from empty to full (13.5 kWh battery). Now the newest c300e (model 2021) can drive 100 km on a single charge battery and charge maximum 11 kWh!
Are any phev cars suitable for towing a caravan? We need something that will tow 1500kg
You will be better off with either diesel or full electric as hybrids are already heavy cars themselves
Mitsubishi outlander
No A Class saloon or hatchback. A bit ridiculous. Considering its interior and I'm getting 35miles of electric range in winter!
When cars companys gonna make same plugin input ?
How about Peugeot 508?
BMW 330e best I’ve owned and free to run all week
I worry about the maintenance and repair costs of BMW 330 anything. I've owned two over the years - found them very expensive to maintain and repair.
Beautiful car, though, and fun to drive.
How about RAV 4 prime?
I have a 2017 golf GTE as our second car it's great, pretty fun, pretty fast comfortable relaible and really nice interior. Manage most daily journeys on electric only (approx up to 27/29 e miles, out of a charge)
I'm interested in golf gte, but can't really find any good reviews from owners. Is it expensive to maintain golf gte? How long are you a owner of gte?
@@The_EvC the service pack was the same as a standard golf at £21 a month (a250e is £40) for a 3 year plan. The GTE requires DSG service at 4 years (same as a DSG golf) but it more critical as the motor is cooled with the same DSG oil and the filter is also changed during the service for £400. Mercedes do include optional item such as DCT and brake fuild and a small amount of add blue on the service pack though so can be cheaper if you are buying used
Were are the Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid !!??
Am I crazy to believe that European cars are better at the hybird system then Toyota is? Pretty hard to believe, honestly.
ByD Tang FTW!
what about 3008 and Grandland X?
Save time :
10. BMW xDrive30e
9. Volvo XC90
8. VW passate estate
7. Ford Kuga PHEV
6. BMW 530e
5. Skoda Superb
4. Audi A3 Sportback
3. BMW X5
2. BMW 330e
1. Skoda Octivia
I love the Outlander PHEV. I’m on my second one and Mitsubishi have withdrawn sales in UK, Europe and Ireland. Don’t know why it gets slagged off as its a fab, affordable vehicle. I get 500 mpg!
I have a 2015 Outlander, I agree it's a great car
I have an outlander 68 plate great car great mileage 🥇
I currently have a BMW 318d and think its replacement will be a 330e
Brah sell me your 318d