Plug-in Hybrids With the Longest Range

Key Points

• Range is a primary consideration in shopping for a plug-in hybrid, so our list includes all 2026 PHEVs currently on sale with at least 450 miles of total (gas and electric) range.
• The vehicle lineup primarily consists of value-oriented small SUVs, though there is variety in the form of a minivan and a performance luxury SUV, among other options.
• The price shown is for the least expensive trim level that delivers the model’s maximum range.

If you’re stuck between a traditional hybrid car and an electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid might just be the ideal solution. PHEVs are generally considerably much more expensive than a regular hybrid, but they can be worth it for the right buyer. If you can charge a car regularly and most of your trips are about 30 miles or less, you can do most of your driving on electric power only. The ideal use case is an owner who can charge overnight at home on off-peak electricity rates, with the option to top off at work or while shopping, while tapping into the gas tank only for the occasional longer trip.

Related: Should I Buy an Electric Car or Plug-in Hybrid?

When a PHEV hits the end of its electric range and switches to gas power, it runs like a regular hybrid, with generally good fuel-economy ratings (though those ratings can still vary a lot). Some PHEVs — even a few on this list — take advantage of electrification as a significant performance boost compared to gas-only or hybrid models, focusing more on 0-60 mph times than EPA fuel-economy ratings. Still, a win is a win, right?

For this list, we focused on model-year 2026 PHEVs with total EPA ranges of at least 450 miles, meaning gas and electric power combined. This benchmark shows how far a car can go without refueling and charging. Electric-only range shows how far you can travel on the electric motor and battery alone, which is less useful to the average American, but it’s key to those who love the idea of going electric but aren’t ready to abandon gas completely.

Though PHEVs are still somewhat of a niche powertrain type, with few performance options or upgrades in most manufacturers’ lineups, it’s worth noting that the specs shown here are the best-case scenario based on manufacturers’ ratings or EPA estimates. That means certain options, like bigger wheels, performance tires or a roof rack can shave down that electric range. The price shown is for the specific trim that delivers the best range in the model’s lineup, and if more than one trim applies, we use the most affordable version. Any potential local or state incentives were not factored into our pricing information (and the federal EV tax credit expired Sept. 30, 2025). This article was last updated in January 2026.

Plug-in Hybrid Cars With the Longest Range

1. Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid: 560 miles (37 miles all-electric)
2. Volvo XC60 T8: 560 miles (36 miles)
3. Volvo XC90 T8: 530 miles (33 miles)
4. Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid: 510 miles (33 miles)
5. Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid: 470 miles (33 miles)
6. BMW 750e xDrive: 460 miles (35 miles)
7. Lamborghini Urus SE: 450 miles (35 miles)
8. Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring: 450 miles (27 miles)

1. Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid

• Price: $36,895 (including $1,495 destination fee)
• Maximum electric driving range: 37 miles
• Maximum total range: 560 miles
• What to know about the 2026 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid: The plug-in version of Ford’s popular (but soon-to-be-discontinued) compact SUV offers impressive all-electric and total range at a fair price.

The gas and traditional hybrid versions of the Escape have lost market share to more modern competitors, but the nameplate’s PHEV hits a sweet spot of practicality and value that few others can match, and its maximum range pushes it right to the top of this list.

The Escape Plug-in Hybrid uses the same turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine found across most of the lineup, but its electric motor and battery boost total output to 210 horsepower. One drawback you’ll find is that most of the vehicles on this list come standard with all-wheel drive, but the plug-in Escape with standard front-wheel drive is one of the exceptions to that rule. Still, it accelerates with more urgency than both the regular Escape and Escape Hybrid. You better act fast if you want one, though, as production for all variants has ended.

2. Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid T8

• Price: $62,545 (including $1,395 destination fee)
• Maximum electric driving range: 36 miles
• Maximum total range: 560 miles
• What to know about the 2026 Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid T8: As the smaller of Volvo’s two mid-size SUVs, the XC60 offers many of the same performance options and sophisticated styling details as the larger XC90, but the XC60 is the way to go if you need just two rows of seating rather than three.

Volvo offers the XC60 with gas, hybrid and PHEV powertrains; the latter used to be known as the XC60 Recharge but is now simply the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid. The most telltale detail to distinguish the PHEV, at least externally, is its jaw-dropping price tag, which dwarfs the gas XC60 by about $11,000 to start. The PHEV’s top Polestar Engineered trim starts north of $80,000.

That said, the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid features the same powertrain across the lineup, and it’s luxurious regardless of trim. Every version features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, rated for a total of 455 hp and 523 pounds-feet of torque. The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid is updated for 2026 with a bigger infotainment display and new interior materials.

3. Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid T8

• Price: $77,595 (including $1,395 destination fee)
• Maximum electric driving range: 33 miles
• Maximum total range: 530 miles
• What to know about the 2026 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid T8: The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size SUV with three rows of seats, and its Scandinavian sophistication is enhanced by its PHEV powertrain option.

This Volvo’s variety comes at a steep price, as the XC90 Plug-In Hybrid costs some $15,000 more than the cheapest version of the XC90 and can be optioned well upwards of $80,000. Note that if you’re familiar with older versions of the XC90 Plug-in Hybrid, it used to be called the XC90 Recharge, but that moniker was dropped for 2025.

All versions of the XC90 Plug-In Hybrid use the same powertrain, so pricing differences are related to features rather than performance. Like the XC60, the XC90 Plug-in Hybrid gets a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor, AWD is standard, and the combined output is a hearty 455 hp and 523 pounds-feet of torque. Stick with the standard 20-inch wheels for the best range.

4. Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

• Price: $35,935 (including $1,445 destination fee; price shown is for 2025 model)
• Maximum electric driving range: 33 miles
• Maximum total range: 510 miles
• What to know about the 2026 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid: The Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is one of the most affordable PHEVs currently on the market, but it’s also one of the smallest.

The Niro slots between a compact car and a compact SUV, with a petite footprint and hatchback styling that make it a great option for urbanites. Though you won’t be able to carpool for a kid’s sports team and there are some other inherent compromises, the Niro Plug-in Hybrid’s size pays off in efficiency as well as pricing, with a fantastic maximum range.

This version of the Niro combines a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors good for a total of 180 hp and 195 pounds-feet of torque. Unlike most of the vehicles on this list, the Niro Plug-in Hybrid is FWD instead of the more common AWD. There are more practical Kia PHEVs that arguably present a better value, but the Niro is a great choice if pricing is the bottom line.

5. Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid

• Price: $41,985 (including $1,495 destination fee)
• Maximum electric driving range: 33 miles
• Maximum total range: 470 miles
• What to know about the 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid: Kia has made some great strides toward making electrified vehicles affordable for the masses, and the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is one of the most affordable small SUVs with a total range that exceeds 450 miles.

The Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is based on the well-rounded Sportage, which originated with a gas-only powertrain but evolved into traditional hybrid and PHEV variants. It’s refreshed for the 2026 model year with exterior styling that falls more in line with Kia’s current corporate face, an updated cockpit design and more modern infotainment.

The Sportage PHEV features a turbo 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, and for 2026, the powertrain’s output sees a slight boost to 268 hp and 271 pounds-feet of torque. Though there’s a decent amount of peppiness for an affordable PHEV, occupant comfort is key here, with driving dynamics that are tuned primarily for smoothness and serenity.

6. BMW 750e xDrive

• Price: $111,550 (including $1,550 destination fee)
• Maximum electric driving range: 35 miles
• Maximum total range: 460 miles
• What to know about the 2026 BMW 750e xDrive: Though BMW offers a variety of electrified powertrains across the stable, there are only a few PHEVs, with specs that prioritize performance over efficiency.

The 750e xDrive is the lone PHEV trim level of BMW’s 7 Series flagship sedan and the only BMW PHEV with range that ranks among our best. The 750e xDrive is in the middle of the 7 Series lineup in terms of both pricing and performance, combining a turbo 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine (shared with the gas-only 740i) and an electric motor that’s good for a combined 483 hp. All-wheel drive is standard. BMW estimates the 750e xDrive can hit 60 mph from a standstill in a respectable 4.6 seconds.

BMW fits the 750e xDrive with 20-inch wheels, though a variety of larger wheels and performance tire packages are available. BMW doesn’t provide adjusted range estimates for optional wheel configurations, however.

7. Lamborghini Urus SE

• Price: $275,000 (estimated)
• Maximum electric driving range: 35 miles
• Maximum total range: 450 miles
• What to know about the 2026 Lamborghini Urus: The Urus’ plug-in version is called the Urus SE and was introduced in 2025, a few years after the performance SUV’s overall introduction.

The Urus SE combines a fairly standard (for Lamborghini) twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine with an electric motor for a combined output of 789 hp and 701 pounds-feet of torque. With an estimated 0-62 mph sprint time of 3.4 seconds, the Urus SE is clearly a case in which electrification benefits performance as much as efficiency.

The Urus SE is the only PHEV variant in the Urus lineup; its other trims are also based on the 4.0-liter V-8 engine, but they’re gas-only. The SE features standard 23-inch wheels, though Lamborghini does not disclose if range will increase by downsizing to the optional 21-inch wheels.

Keep in mind that the Urus shares a platform with the Porsche Cayenne, which is also available in a PHEV configuration that delivers on many of the same promises for less than half the price.

8. Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring

• Price: $55,860 (including $1,495 destination fee)
• Maximum electric driving range: 27 miles
• Maximum total range: 450 miles
• What to know about the 2026 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring: The Corsair is a compact SUV that shares its platform and engineering with the Ford Escape, though it’s got much more swagger.

Lincoln’s nautical styling works well here, outside and in, and the overall effect is far more premium than the Corsair’s Ford cousin even if it can’t quite match European rivals in terms of elegance. That said, you’ll need to start at the top of the Corsair hierarchy to get the plug-in version; that powertrain is exclusive to the Grand Touring variant (though it’s not apparent by Lincoln’s naming convention).

The Corsair Grand Touring features a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor and rated for a total of 266 hp. AWD comes standard. Unlike most PHEVs, the Corsair Grand Touring is actually something of a performance downgrade compared to other versions of the Corsair; it’s got only 16 hp more, but it weighs about 650-800 pounds more, which can compromise acceleration and handling.

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