The 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV gets 25 miles on a fully charged battery. This figure bests that of the Wrangler 4xe, which gets 22 miles on a fully charged battery. The Cherokee 4xe and Wrangler 4xe are Jeep’s first electric vehicles as the carmaker plans to pivot to an all-electric lineup by 2025.Read more
Kia will be offering the 2023 Niro in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric versions. Technical details on the vehicle aren’t available yet, but the 2023 Niro shares the same eco platform with the Hyundai Ioniq. The 2023 Niro is part of Kia’s plans to introduce 11 electric vehicles by 2025. Read more
The 2022 Tundra will be Toyota’s first hybrid pick-up truck. A twin-turbocharged V6 engine will combine with an electric motor to power the pick-up truck, delivering 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. The truck’s towing capacity increases by 1,800lbs to 12,000lbs. The truck also features an improved interior with a redesigned, sleeker touchscreen infotainment center that comes with a…
Efficient is the one word to describe the 2021 Outlander PHEV. The compact SUV’s interior is quite frankly outdated, but it gets the job done, avoiding the complex layouts of its competitors. The Outlander PHEV has total output of 221 hp, up 16% from the previous year’s model due primarily to the larger 13.8kWh battery pack. It only delivers an…
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid will be available in U.S. showrooms later this year and has an official fuel-efficiency rating of 33 mpg combined in hybrid mode. Its fuel economy is ahead of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s 26 mpg but behind the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime’s 38 mpg. Read more
This past May, plug-in hybrids accounted for 20% of Volvo’s monthly U.S. sales. And in California, that figure was higher at 47.7%. Since Volvo “reduced its prices, redesigned its tailpipes to hide them, and introduced a plug-in get-paid program,” (Green Car Reports) the sales of its plug-in hybrids have continued to rise. Read more
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…
Hyundai placed a $30,235 base price on the 2022 Tuson Hybrid. The higher trims, the SEL Convenience and Limited, will cost $32,835 and $38,535. Pricing isn’t yet available for the Tuscon plug-in hybrid. Read more
Mitsubishi updated the powertrain for the 2021 Outlander PHEV, boosting its power and speed. A 2.4-liter inline-4 replaces the 2-liter engine and combines with an updated 94 horsepower rear motor to produce 221 hp. The SUV gets a larger 13.8kWh battery pack that increases its electric range to 24 miles. Read more