PHEV

Arrives in April with All-New Plug-in Hybrid Drivetrain and a Really Big Grill BMW continues its move forward to electrify its line-up with the official launch of the 2020 7-Series premium sedan that includes an all-new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain. Three different versions of the plug-in hybrid will be offered worldwide, ... Read More...

When You’re Not Quite Ready For A Battery Electric Car Surveys show that more and more American drivers are considering battery electric vehicles (BEVs) but are still hesitant in making the purchase. There are several reasons, one of which is still “range anxiety.” That’s the fear of depleting the battery’s electricity, ... Read More...

Clean, Spacious, Handles Great There are many options for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on the market, but affordable all-wheel-drive crossovers haven’t been among them—until now. Mitsubishi brings its past experience in electrification, all-wheel drive and SUVs to the new PHEV version of its Outlander. The brand once sold the popular Montero ... Read More...

Get it While You Can During the very week I was testing the 2019 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, GM announced that it was closing the Detroit-Hamtramck plant where it’s built, in March, 2019. That’s unwelcome holiday news for the plant workers, but reflects business reality—the Volt has never been a big ... Read More...

Subaru’s First-ever Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Automotive journalists and enthusiasts have been wondering when Subaru is coming out with a plug-in model. Well, wait no longer as the 2019 Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid will be in dealerships by the end of 2018. Priced at $34,995, excluding the $975 delivery fee, Subaru says the ... Read More...