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Best plug-in hybrid SUVs 2026: eight PHEVs compared by electric range

Updated 8 cars in this ranking

A plug-in hybrid SUV only makes sense if most of your daily driving can be done on electricity. That depends on three numbers: the usable battery size, the official electric range and how quickly the battery can be refilled. The eight SUVs below are on sale new in Europe in 2026, and their WLTP electric ranges run from 68 km to 200 km. Several now go far enough for a week of commuting between charges.

Quick picks

All figures in the table are WLTP or manufacturer values listed by ADAC, Germany's motoring club, for the version named. Battery sizes are net (usable) where ADAC gives them, otherwise gross.

Model (version)BatteryElectric range (WLTP)AC / DC chargingBraked towingList price from, Germany
Volvo XC60 (T6 Long Range AWD)37.9 kWh net200 km11 kW / –2,250 kg€69,990 (2026)
Mercedes-Benz GLC (300 e 4MATIC)25.3 kWh net127 km11 kW / 60 kW2,000 kg€68,889 (2025)
Škoda Kodiaq (1.5 TSI iV)19.7 kWh net122 km11 kW / 40 kW1,800 kg€49,230 (2025)
Mitsubishi Outlander (2.4 PHEV 4WD)22.7 kWh gross85 km3.7 kW / 40 kW1,600 kg€49,990 (2025)
BMW X3 (30e xDrive)19.7 kWh net86 km11 kW / –2,000 kg€66,900 (2025)
Hyundai Tucson (1.6 T-GDI PHEV)13.8 kWh gross70 km7.2 kW / –1,210 kg€45,690 (2025)
Lexus NX (450h+ E-FOUR)18.1 kWh gross72 km6.6 kW / –1,500 kg€60,290 (2025)
Ford Kuga (2.5 PHEV)14.4 kWh net68 km3.7 kW / –2,100 kg€45,500 (2026)

A dash means ADAC lists no DC charging for that version. Prefer a self-charging hybrid that needs no plug? The new Toyota RAV4 is offered in Germany as a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid only.

  1. 1. Volvo XC60 II

    Longest electric range

    Production years
    2017–present
    Body type
    SUV
    Fuel
    Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
    Power output
    140–339 kW (190–461 PS)

    The second XC60 has been on sale since 2017, and its third update, listed by ADAC from December 2026, brings a much larger battery. The T6 Long Range now stores 37.9 kWh net and is rated at 200 km of WLTP electric range, the best figure here by far. System output is 262 kW (335 PS), it reaches 100 km/h in 5.7 s and may tow 2,250 kg braked. The battery is guaranteed for eight years or 150,000 km. The drawbacks: ADAC lists no DC charging, the car weighs 2,272 kg and prices start at €69,990.

    Pros

    • 200 km WLTP electric range
    • 2,250 kg braked towing
    • Eight-year battery guarantee

    Cons

    • No DC charging listed; from €69,990

    Spec sheet: Volvo XC60 II D4 AWD 140 kW (190 PS)

    Full review: Volvo XC60 II

  2. 2. Mercedes-Benz GLC X254

    Best charging

    Production years
    2022–present
    Body type
    SUV
    Fuel
    Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
    Power output
    147–284 kW (200–386 PS)

    The second-generation GLC arrived in 2022, and the 300 e is the entry plug-in hybrid. It combines 230 kW (313 PS) of system output with a 25.3 kWh usable battery and 127 km of WLTP electric range. Unusually for a plug-in hybrid, it charges at up to 60 kW DC as well as 11 kW AC. It reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 s and may tow 2,000 kg. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2022 with 92 per cent for adult protection. The drawbacks: the 470-litre boot is small for the class, and the battery guarantee is six years or 100,000 km.

    Pros

    • 60 kW DC charging
    • 127 km WLTP electric range
    • Five-star Euro NCAP (2022)

    Cons

    • 470-litre boot and six-year battery guarantee

    Spec sheet: Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 2.0 l 220 d 4MATIC 147 kW (200 PS)

    Full review: Mercedes-Benz GLC X254

  3. 3. Skoda Kodiaq II

    Best for families

    Production years
    2023–present
    Body type
    SUV
    Fuel
    Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
    Power output
    110–195 kW (150–265 PS)

    The second Kodiaq offers the most space of any plug-in hybrid here. The 1.5 TSI iV has 150 kW (204 PS) and a 19.7 kWh usable battery, which ADAC rates at 122 km of WLTP electric range and 14.1 kWh/100 km. It charges at 11 kW AC or 40 kW DC. The boot holds 745 litres, 1,945 litres with the rear seats folded, and towing is rated at 1,800 kg. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2024. The drawbacks: at 8.4 s to 100 km/h it is the slowest car here, and the vehicle warranty is just two years.

    Pros

    • 745-litre boot
    • 122 km WLTP electric range
    • From €49,230 in Germany

    Cons

    • 8.4 s to 100 km/h and two-year warranty

    Spec sheet: Skoda Kodiaq II 1.5 TSI mHEV 110 kW (150 PS)

    Full review: Skoda Kodiaq II

  4. 4. Mitsubishi Outlander GN

    Best all-wheel-drive value

    Production years
    2021–present
    Body type
    SUV
    Fuel
    Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
    Power output
    120–225 kW (163–306 PS)

    An Outlander PHEV has been sold since 2013, and the fourth generation reached Germany in March 2025 as a plug-in hybrid only. Its 2.4-litre petrol engine and two electric motors produce 225 kW (306 PS), and four-wheel drive is standard. ADAC lists a 22.7 kWh gross battery and 85 km of WLTP electric range. It can use 40 kW DC charging. Mitsubishi covers the car for five years or 100,000 km and the battery for eight years or 160,000 km. The drawbacks: it uses 24.8 kWh/100 km on electricity and charges at only 3.7 kW AC.

    Pros

    • Four-wheel drive as standard
    • Five-year car and eight-year battery warranty
    • 40 kW DC charging

    Cons

    • 24.8 kWh/100 km and 3.7 kW AC charging

    Spec sheet: Mitsubishi Outlander GN 2.4 l PHEV 188 kW (256 PS)

    Full review: Mitsubishi Outlander GN

  5. 5. BMW X3 G45

    Best to drive

    Production years
    2024–present
    Body type
    SUV
    Fuel
    Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
    Power output
    145–293 kW (197–398 PS)

    The fourth-generation X3 went on sale in November 2024, and the 30e xDrive is its plug-in hybrid. It has 220 kW (299 PS), reaches 100 km/h in 6.2 s and comes with all-wheel drive. ADAC lists a 19.7 kWh usable battery, 86 km of WLTP electric range and 16.2 kWh/100 km. It may tow 2,000 kg braked. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in October 2025, with 88 per cent for adult protection. The drawbacks: ADAC lists no DC charging and a 460-litre boot, and the battery guarantee is six years or 100,000 km.

    Pros

    • 6.2 s to 100 km/h
    • All-wheel drive and 2,000 kg towing
    • Five-star Euro NCAP (2025)

    Cons

    • No DC charging listed; 460-litre boot

    Spec sheet: BMW X3 G45 3.0 l M50 xDrive 293 kW (398 PS)

    Full review: BMW X3 G45

  6. 6. Hyundai Tucson

    Best warranty for the money

    Production years
    2004–present
    Body type
    SUV
    Fuel
    Petrol, Diesel
    Power output
    100–136 kW (136–185 PS)

    Since November 2025 the facelifted Tucson plug-in hybrid has 212 kW (288 PS), up from 185 kW, and costs from €45,690 in Germany. ADAC lists a 13.8 kWh gross battery, 70 km of WLTP electric range and an efficient 10.8 kWh/100 km. The boot holds 616 litres, more than most rivals here, and the base version drives the front wheels. Hyundai covers the car for five years and the battery for eight years or 160,000 km. The drawbacks: it charges at up to 7.2 kW AC only and may tow just 1,210 kg braked.

    Pros

    • Five-year car and eight-year battery warranty
    • 616-litre boot
    • From €45,690

    Cons

    • 1,210 kg towing and no DC charging

    Spec sheet: Hyundai Tucson JM 2.7 l 129 kW (175 PS)

    Full review: Hyundai Tucson

  7. 7. Lexus NX II (AZ20)

    Most efficient

    Production years
    2021–present
    Body type
    SUV
    Fuel
    Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid

    The second NX was launched in 2021, and the 450h+ is its plug-in hybrid version. Since July 2025 ADAC lists 215 kW (292 PS), all-wheel drive and an 18.1 kWh gross battery with 72 km of WLTP electric range. Its electricity use of 11.6 kWh/100 km is the lowest in this list. It reaches 100 km/h in 6.4 s and has a 545-litre boot. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2022, with 91 per cent for safety assist. The drawbacks: it charges at only 6.6 kW AC and may tow 1,500 kg.

    Pros

    • 11.6 kWh/100 km
    • All-wheel drive
    • 91 per cent Euro NCAP safety assist score

    Cons

    • 6.6 kW AC charging and 1,500 kg towing
    Full review: Lexus NX II (AZ20)

  8. 8. Ford Kuga III

    Cheapest

    Production years
    2019–present
    Body type
    SUV
    Fuel
    Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
    Power output
    88–165 kW (120–224 PS)

    The third Kuga was updated in 2024, and from June 2026 its plug-in hybrid starts at €45,500 in Germany, the lowest price here. A 2.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor produce 178 kW (243 PS) through a CVT, with a 14.4 kWh usable battery and 68 km of WLTP electric range. It is also a capable tow car, rated at 2,100 kg braked, and weighs a modest 1,859 kg. The drawbacks: the 412-litre boot is the smallest in this list, charging is limited to 3.7 kW AC, and ADAC lists no separate battery warranty.

    Pros

    • From €45,500
    • 2,100 kg braked towing
    • Lightest car here at 1,859 kg

    Cons

    • 412-litre boot and 3.7 kW AC charging
    Full review: Ford Kuga III

How we chose

Selection. The list covers plug-in hybrid SUVs sold new in Europe in 2026 that have a published model page on 1cars. For each model the version with the lowest German list price among the plug-in hybrids was chosen, except the Volvo XC60, where the T6 is the cheaper of two. Popular rivals such as the Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan plug-in hybrids appear in other lists on this site.

Data sources. Battery capacities, WLTP electric ranges, weighted fuel and electricity consumption, charging power, kerb weights, towing limits, boot volumes, warranty terms and German list prices come from the ADAC Autokatalog pages for the named versions (accessed October 2026). Euro NCAP results come from ADAC or the 1cars catalogue. The real-world gap for plug-in hybrids comes from the European Commission's first report on on-board fuel consumption data, published in March 2024.

Ranking. The order is editorial. It weighs electric range, charging speed, space, towing and price, and it is not a test score. Prices are German list prices with the year the version became available; tax incentives and prices in other markets differ. More about two of the picks is on the 1cars pages for the Mercedes-Benz GLC and the BMW X3.

Frequently asked questions

Which plug-in hybrid SUV has the longest electric range?

In this list, the 2026 Volvo XC60 T6 with 200 km WLTP from a 37.9 kWh usable battery. The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 e follows with 127 km and the Škoda Kodiaq iV with 122 km, according to ADAC.

Is a plug-in hybrid worth it if I cannot charge at home?

Usually not. The European Commission found that real-world CO2 emissions of plug-in hybrids registered in 2021 averaged 3.5 times the official figure, about 4 l/100 km more fuel. The main reason was that the cars were not charged and driven electrically as often as assumed.

How fast do plug-in hybrid SUVs charge?

Most charge on AC only. The XC60, GLC, Kodiaq and X3 accept 11 kW AC, while the Outlander and Kuga take only 3.7 kW. DC fast charging is listed for the GLC (60 kW), Kodiaq (40 kW) and Outlander (40 kW).

Which plug-in hybrid SUV is best for towing?

The Volvo XC60 T6 may tow 2,250 kg braked and the Ford Kuga PHEV 2,100 kg. The Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid is limited to 1,210 kg, the lowest figure here.

How long is the battery of a plug-in hybrid guaranteed?

It varies by brand. ADAC lists eight years or 150,000 km for Volvo, eight years or 160,000 km for Mitsubishi and Hyundai, and six years or 100,000 km for Mercedes-Benz and BMW, each to at least 70 per cent of original capacity.

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