7/25/2023 0 Comments Hybrid suvs![]() ![]() On EV mode, the e-SUV can achieve a top speed of 83 mph. The electric motor is placed at the rear of the electric vehicle (EV), enabling all-wheel drive (AWD). The all-wheel drive NX PHEV pairs a 2.5-litre petrol engine (4-cylinder) with an electric motor. The Lexus PHEV has a respectable 18.1 kWh onboard EV battery, with a claimed zero-tailpipe emission electric range up to 40 miles (WLTP certified). The Lexus NX PHEV SUV also offers value for money. Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-8%) tax rate for the PHEV, given the lower tailpipe emission of the PHEV (22g CO2/km). Of course, on the pure electric mode, the drive is more refined and quieter. This performance is not shabby! The Toyota plug-in electric car delivers 306 HP maximum power and 270 Nm torque. Despite the additional weight of the EV battery, the RAV4 SUV PHEV can achieve 0-62 mph in 6.0 seconds. The electric vehicle (EV) combines a 2.5-litre hybrid AWD-i petrol engine with an onboard electric motor, powered by the EV battery. The performance of the Toyota RAV4 is decent. Both the EV battery size and the claimed emission-free electric range, are above average, when compared to other PHEVs in this segment. The Toyota plug-in hybrid SUV has a 18.1 kWh onboard EV battery, with a WLTP certified zero-emission electric range up to 46 miles. A compelling proposition, combining, affordability, practical electric range, low tailpipe emissions and overall performance. It is also worth highlighting the Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV. The first-generation Nissan Leaf pure electric car incorporated a 24 kWh EV battery! In fact, the average of the size of the EV batteries listed below is 22.75 kWh. Again, the Range Rover PHEVs lead the pack, with a 38.2 kWh onboard EV battery for both, the Range Rover PHEV and the Range Rover Sport PHEV. In our list below of best plug-in SUVs, it is worth noting the increase in size of the onboard EV battery. Of course, when a plug-in hybrid is driven on e-mode, the tailpipe emissions are zero! Though PHEVs vary in tailpipe emissions, we encourage customers to choose plug-in hybrid SUVs with tailpipe emissions lower than 35g CO2/km. Bottom-line, to gain from the benefits of driving a PHEV on electric mode, a real-world useful emission-free electric range is imperative! ![]() In our list of the best plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs, we have considered a number of factors, to include: tailpipe emissions, vehicle efficiency, onboard EV battery size, pure electric range price, practicality, build quality, driving performance and more! Though assessing affordability has been a key criteria, we have also paid special attention to tailpipe emissions and electric range. A good example is the premium Range Rover plug-in hybrid SUV, which has tailpipe emissions as low as 18 – 21g (CO2/km) and an emission-free electric range up to 70 miles (WLTP). The latest generation of plug-in hybrids offer more electric range and lower tailpipe emissions, compared to previous generations. Like BEVs, PHEVs have also improved considerably in performance and capability. Like in a BEV, the onboard EV battery in a PHEV is charged by using an external power source, like a dedicated EV charger. A PHEV incorporates an electric motor, an onboard EV battery and an internal combustion engine (ICE), to propel the electric vehicle (EV). In comparison, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), combines the technologies used in both, a pure electric car and a conventional internal combustion (ICE) vehicle, to increase vehicle efficiency and reduce tailpipe emissions. It is easy to recognise these zero-tailpipe emission green cars, as these vehicles are silent (except for the artificial noise), and do not have a tailpipe! a BEV does not have an internal combustion engine (ICE). A BEV is ‘pure’, in that, the electric vehicle (EV) only uses electric power for propulsion i.e. Automotive manufacturers have been quick to capitalise on these two major global trends, introducing a number of environmentally-friendly plug-in hybrid SUVs for all price segments!įor those new to electric cars, a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), is more commonly referred to as a pure electric car. Another popular trend in the global automotive sector, is the migration to electric driving, to include, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). There is no doubt, in that, the surge in the popularity of sport utility vehicles (SUVs), is set to continue for the foreseeable future. Sign up to the e-zoomed Electric Living newsletter ![]()
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