News, Reviews, Articles on PHEV
Lotus Company presented a plug-in hybrid version of the Eletre crossover. The new model will enter the European market this summer.
Geely has published the first images of the production version of the SUV, positioned as a response to the Land Rover Defender. We are talking about the commercial version of the Galaxy Cruiser concept, presented last year.
Renault's head criticized plug-in hybrids (PHEV) with a small electric range and urged the industry to switch to Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREV).
Škoda expanded the Superb lineup with a new plug-in hybrid version with a power of 200 kW (272 hp). It is the most powerful brand car with an internal combustion engine in the current lineup.
The GAC Honda joint venture announced a temporary promotion: the price of the plug-in hybrid version of the Accord is reduced to 138,800 yuan ($20,280). This is one of the largest official price reductions for joint venture sedans in China at the beginning of 2026.
Chery unveiled a new pickup in Australia with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) powertrain based on a diesel engine. The concept carries the code designation KP31.
Audi Sport division has unveiled the new RS5 — the first in the history of the 'four rings' RS model with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
The Lynk & Co 08 crossover entered the Guinness World Records by driving 293 km solely in electric mode. This is the longest officially recorded electric-only distance for a plug-in hybrid SUV.
Stellantis has officially ended production of all plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models under the Jeep and Chrysler brands in North America. Production of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, and Chrysler Pacifica PHEV concluded with the 2025 models.
Chinese company BYD has produced its 15 millionth "New Energy Vehicle" (NEV). The company progressed from 10 to 15 million NEVs in 13 months.
Nissan has unveiled its first plug-in hybrid in the USA. However, the novelty is not unique - it is essentially a Mitsubishi Outlander that has received a Nissan badge and minimal visual changes.
Toyota presented the new Corolla at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 and confirmed that the next generation of the model will be available with "all possible" powertrains, including battery-electric ones.
Volvo has revealed the all-new XC70 - the brand's first ever 'long-range' plug-in hybrid. On the Chinese CLTC cycle, it can travel more than 200 kilometres on electric power - more than any of the brand's previous PHEVs.
Toyota has revealed in Brazil an unusual Prius prototype that can reduce CO₂ emissions by 90 per cent thanks to a combination of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system and an engine adapted to run on ethanol.
Opel has updated the powertrain range for the Astra and Astra Sports Tourer models. The plug-in hybrid has become slightly more powerful - now develops up to 144 kW (196 hp). The price remains the same.
