Plug-in hybrid cars
Smart to stay EV-only... but don't rule out a #5 hybrid

Smart to stay EV-only... but don't rule out a #5 hybrid
The brand’s latest creation, the Smart #5, is rumoured to be getting a plug-in hybrid variant, but it seems that it’ll only be offered in China
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2025

Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2025
The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites
New Audi A6 e-hybrid is just over £2k cheaper than the all-electric e-tron

New Audi A6 e-hybrid is just over £2k cheaper than the all-electric e-tron
Plug-in hybrid power is now on offer with Audi’s new executive saloon and estate
Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: Apple CarPlay gets a welcome upgrade

Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: Apple CarPlay gets a welcome upgrade
Second fleetwatch: new layout improves day-to-day use, especially for navigation
Volvo XC70 returns as a PHEV with a massive EV range

Volvo XC70 returns as a PHEV with a massive EV range
This XC70 name is back - though this time it’s only a fully-fledged SUV
Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines

Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines
New boss suggests it makes sense to kill higher-CO2 petrol engines in favour of hybrids and EVs
BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons

BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons
Plug-in hybrid tech looks like playing an increasingly important role in BYD’s future, but expect more EV range, faster charging and better fuel econo…
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution

Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Half a million extra PHEVs could reach UK roads by 2030 in place of cleaner EVs due to changes surrounding the ZEV Mandate
BMW 530e Touring long-term test: performance to awaken the senses

BMW 530e Touring long-term test: performance to awaken the senses
Second report: Our BMW’s espresso trim and slick tech are proving to be a punchy brew
BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch

BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch
BYD looks set to introduce a new PHEV executive car to compete with BMW 3 Series and Skoda Superb
New Omoda 7 SHS plug-in hybrid SUV targets Toyota RAV4 with 745-mile range

New Omoda 7 SHS plug-in hybrid SUV targets Toyota RAV4 with 745-mile range
The new mid-size SUV from China will also be going up against the best-selling Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage
New 2026 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid revealed… but it’s not coming to the UK

New 2026 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid revealed… but it’s not coming to the UK
Volvo’s traditional S90 saloon has been through a round of updates in line with its SUV siblings, and goes on sale in foreign markets later this year
New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights

New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights
The new Denza Z9GT hybrid estate is on the way to the UK. Should BMW, Mercedes and even Porsche be worried?
Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur get new 671bhp hybrid powertrain 

Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur get new 671bhp hybrid powertrain
Bentley's new High Performance Hybrid powertrain develops 671bhp and sits below the existing 771bhp Ultra High Performance Hybrid system
Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k

Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k
New battery allows for bump in electric range for the Multivan plug-in hybrid
New Omoda 9 could be the UK’s longest-range plug-in hybrid

New Omoda 9 could be the UK’s longest-range plug-in hybrid
Omoda’s new 4x4 flagship delivers an “expected” range of more than 700 miles, plus 0-62mph in less than five seconds
Best hybrid SUVs to buy 2025

Best hybrid SUVs to buy 2025
Plenty of SUVs now come with hybrid power, and we’ve picked out the very best buys on today’s market
New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises

New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises
It marks the first time we’ve seen the ‘e-hybrid’ identifier, replacing Audi’s TFSI e naming protocol
New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge

New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge
Bentley has set its electrification stall out with bold plans for a new plug-in car every year for the next decade
Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year

Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year
Audi is betting big on plug-in hybrid tech as EV uptake falters. Expect an influx of 10 models by the end of 2025 with long EV ranges
New Audi Q3 SUV on track for summer launch with classy looks and Q5 tech

New Audi Q3 SUV on track for summer launch with classy looks and Q5 tech
The next iteration of the popular compact SUV will be one of Audi’s last petrol-powered cars
Best used hybrid cars to buy now 

Best used hybrid cars to buy now
Want to embrace electrified driving but need the reassurance of an internal combustion engine? Try one of our favourite used hybrid cars