The new Honda SUV, the ZR-V, will arrive in Europe in 2023. The ZR-V is a strictly hybrid vehicle utilizing an ‘e:HEV’ powertrain in which a combustion engine powers two electric motors. Pricing for the ZR-V will likely start around £30,000. Read more
Powered by a 1.5-liter inline-three cylinder petrol engine and a 174bhp electric motor that combine to deliver 322bhp, the 2023 Countryman PHEV will be Mini’s most powerful car when it releases next year. The Countryman PHEV can go 55 miles on a fully charged electric battery. In addition to the increased horsepower and electric range, the vehicle will get an…
The Defender is the latest Land Rover car to get a plug-in hybrid model. A 2L inline-4 engine and electric motor, which sits in-between the engine and the gearbox, combine to power the SUV. The Defender P400e has a 19.2 kWh battery and fast charging capability, allowing for an 80% charge within a half-hour. The Defender features a boxy leather…
For the 2022 Insight lineup, Honda has discontinued the LX trim level and retained the EX and Touring trim levels. Entering into the Insight lineup will now cost $2,000 more than the prior year. The 2022 EX starts at $26,205 and keeps its 52 mpg EPA rating; the Touring starts at $30,235 and maintains its 48 mpg EPA rating. Aside…
After a year of delay, the Ford Escape PHEV is due to arrive later this year, though the current global semiconductor shortage poses some issues. Starting at a base price of $33,985, or $27,000 net after the tax credit, the vehicle is powered by a 2.5L straight-four engine and two electric motors and has a combined fuel efficiency of 41…
Offering a combined 302 horsepower and 38 miles on the gallon, the Toyota RAV4 Prime starts at a base price of $38,100. The car sports a squarish, rugged look with a bold front grille, wide rear liftgate, aerodynamic panels, and 18-inch alloy wheels. In the interior, the car flexes soft-touch finishes, an 8-inch touch display, and heated front seats to…
A recent comparison of towing capacity between the Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV and Tesla Model Y shows that plug-in hybrids may be better at towing than battery electric vehicles. Overall, battery electric vehicles lack adequate energy to tow loads efficiently without suffering from meaningful reductions in range. Read more 18002539377
The 2021 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid is the third model to join the carmaker’s luxury SUV line. A 126 bhp electric motor and a 3-liter V6 engine combine to power the car. The E motor is supplied energy by a 17.3kWh lithium battery that reaches full charge in less than 2.5 hours. Bentley will slap a $200,000+ price tag on the…
Land Rover has revamped the powertrain for the 2021 Range Rover Velvar, ditching the 3L V-6 for a 3L turbocharged inline-6 with mild-hybrid technology. The 2021 Velvar is outfitted with the Land Rover’s latest infotainment system and can do over-the-air updates. The base model with 2L turbocharged straight-four engine comes at a price tag of $58,050.Read more
Ford will no longer sell the gas-powered Mondeo and will only offer the Mondeo Hybrid. The growth in sales of the Mondeo Hybrid points to its popularity in Europe. According to Carscoops, the Mondeo Hybrid currently account for more than one-third of all Mondeo sales.Read more