Hybrids

Best Plug-In Hybrid SUVs under $50,000

Hybrid vehicles come in many forms, including cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, MPVs, and even sports cars. Some models focus on fuel economy, while others use a combination of gasoline and electric to significantly improve performance. Faced with so many hybrid models on the market, it is not easy to distinguish which are just ordinary and which are truly excellent. As a result, we conducted a comprehensive test and evaluation of almost every hybrid vehicle. Car and Driver's ranking is based on the results of a large number of instrument tests conducted on hundreds of cars every year, as well as the subjective feelings of our professional editors on driving on real road conditions. We ranked the best hybrid cars based on approximately 200 data points, including acceleration performance, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value for money and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of every car you are interested in.

How We Rank

Car and Driver's ranking is based on two core bases: first, the large-scale instrument test data we conduct on hundreds of cars every year, and the second, the subjective experience accumulated by senior editors in real road driving. This selection of the best plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV under US$50,000 refers to approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, cost performance and driving pleasure. We treat rankings very strictly because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of your favorite model. All models on the list are available in plug-in hybrid versions starting at less than $50,000, but the base prices listed may not apply to PHEV configurations.

Comparison List

Ranked Vehicles

8 vehicles with expert scores, representative pricing, and powertrain details.

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