The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Borrows A Key EV Feature
InsideEVs
MAY 20, 2025
The plug-in RAV4 is better than ever for 2026 with 50 miles of electric range and DC fast-charging. Yes, really.
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EV Central
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The radical BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute is open for orders and will be priced from $57,900 plus on-road costs. Key to that interest is the plug-in hybrid electric system (PHEV). Smitherman says the potential to run on electric and charge the car externally has turbocharged fleet interest in the Shark 6.
Electrek
MAY 9, 2025
Ava Community Energy just rolled out a new program in California that pays EV and plug-in hybrid drivers for charging their cars when electricity on the grid is cleaner and cheaper.
EV Central
APRIL 11, 2025
The new GWM Haval G6GT has the option of a plug-in hybrid system that takes EV-only motoring to another level. And while its not the cheapest plug-in hybrid on the market, the H6GT packs plenty in for the money. READ MORE: GWM PHEV frenzy: Haval H6GT, Cannon Alpha ute and H6 to target Toyota READ MORE: Hybrid SUV attack!
InsideEVs
JULY 24, 2025
Tim Levin By : Tim Levin Jul 24, at 5:53pm ET Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Share Comment Lamborghinis first electric model could end up being a plug-in hybrid, its CEO said. But now that SUV will be a plug-in hybrid , Winkelmann said earlier this month.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 21, 2025
Nissan has confirmed that the next generation of the GT-R is forthcoming and will utilize a hybrid drivetrain. And then that charging is going to take you a while, and its just not authentic. Nissan says it doesnt yet know for certain if it will be a plug-in hybrid or not. That needs to hold good."
Charged EVs
APRIL 21, 2025
The Ford Power Promise focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at homestill the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. They require a lot of explanation by salespeople unfamiliar with EVs; not every shopper lives where charging will be easy and convenient; and misperceptions and myths abound. Its working. brands like Ford and Chevrolet.
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 28, 2025
Hybrid A Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan Do you have a family of 4, 5, 6 or 7–and a dog? Well then, Toyota has a solution to make your life easier with the 2025 Sienna Hybrid. Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids and became the world’s largest seller of these combination gasoline/electric vehicles.
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 29, 2025
Sixty-three years later and in its 16th generation in Japan, the Crown returned to the United States as a hybrid-powered quasi-crossover or, as Toyota called it, a lifted sedan. Furthering the Toyota formula–hybrid+power Hybrid and All-Wheel Drive Standard The 2025 Crown Nightshade we tested had the hybrid systema 2.5-liter
EV Central
MARCH 31, 2025
As EV demand stalls at least temporarily in Australia and plug-in hybrid interest rises, Chery has announced it will roll-out its advanced PHEV tech on the 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro as well as models in its new premium Jaecoo brand. litre four-cylinder turbo engine kicks in to extend the range to a very respectable 1200km.
Get Electric Vehicle
MAY 11, 2025
The car charges itself while you sleep, work, or shop. That’s the promise of wireless electric vehicle charging —and it’s no longer science fiction. The result is clear: wireless EV charging is on the cusp of transforming the way we power up our vehicles. kW, enabling a full charge in around 3.5
Plug in America
APRIL 23, 2025
Automakers can meet the goals by manufacturing hybrids, plug-in hybrids, fuel-efficient gas cars, or any other viable technology that reduces tailpipe pollution. If you have a place to charge at home, it simply doesnt get any easier than using an EV for commuting.
EV Central
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Local Isuzu executives have confirmed research is underway into a D-Max plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 fighter while at the same time delivering a conflicting picture of just how signed-off the pure battery electric version of the popular ute is for Australia. 2025 Isuzu D-Max BEV on the Isuzu Norway website.
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 23, 2025
Hybrid Return = Best. Honda last put a hybrid power plant in a Civic, its best-selling sedan, in 2015. So when it was announced the Civic Hybrid was coming back, there were high expectations. They were all met and exceeded as the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid is the best Civic. All-wheel drive is not available.
Teslarati
MARCH 23, 2025
Respondents said they had issues with just 4 percent of charging sessions at Tesla’s Superchargers , making them the most reliable, while issues with Rivian’s network were reported for just 5 percent of sessions. “This is an important consideration for those without access to home charging. .
Baua Electric
JUNE 12, 2025
The XM Label boasts a powerful plug-in hybrid V8 engine, achieving 748 bhp and a 0-100 km/h time of 3.8 The 2026 XM Label is powered by a plug-in hybrid setup that features a 4.4-litre As part of the limited range of updates to the SUV, BMW has increased the AC charging rate from 7.4 kWh battery pack. kW to 11 kW.
EV Central
MAY 16, 2025
If you put a gun to my head and said I had to buy an SUV, I still wouldnt, but Id get away with it by choosing the new Subaru Forester, which is referred to as an SUV but is really more of an off-road station wagon that drives like a car, and now offers a Strong Hybrid system that will deliver more than 1000km off a tank of fuel.
Baua Electric
JANUARY 31, 2025
The recall encompasses hybrid, plug-in hybrid , and all-electric versions of the Niro from model years 2023-2025 equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. 2025 Kia Niro EV The remedy is inspection and rerouting or, as necessary, replacement of the affected wires, which dealers will do free of charge.
InsideEVs
JULY 25, 2025
For plug-in hybrids, it’s 66% lower brake wear emissions, while for non-plug-in hybrids, it ranges between 10-48%, presumably depending on how powerful their electric motor is and how much deceleration it can provide. EVs Help Air Quality. And Not Just In The Obvious Way. How Much Of A Fire Risk Are Electric Cars?
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 3, 2025
Does Hybrid Power Make On and Off-Road Driving Even More Fun? The 2025 Subaru Forester offers something its never had before-a hybrid powertrain option. Before off-roading Clean Fleet Report was among the first automotive journalists to drive the Forester Hybrid at a media event in Northern California. The newly developed 2.5-liter
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 24, 2025
The Lexus ES adds a full EV 2026 Lexus ES: 350h Hybrid, 350e and 550e EVs First launched in 1989, the Lexus ES has always offered a premium ownership experience. New for 2026, the ES will be offered with both a hybrid or full battery electric option as well as front or all-wheel drive. In one word: plenty.
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 15, 2025
Grand Styling in a Premium Plug-in Hybrid SUV Lexus offers a hybrid in the RX 350, 450 or 500, with each being distinctly different in size, performance and price. Power and Efficiency The 2025 RX 450h+ Luxury AWD is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or PHEV. Powered by a 2.5-liter The combined rating is 83 MPGe.
Baua Electric
MARCH 10, 2025
Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study, which asked 6,164 owners of EVs and plug-in hybrids from model years 2024 and 2025 about their first year of ownership. And only 12% said they were likely to consider replacing their EV with a vehicle with an internal-combustion engineincluding a hybrid or plug-in hybrid.
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Among those considering the purchase of a new or used battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, or just curious about EVs, charging can still be the EV dealbreaker. Unless you dont have a way to easily install or access home charging, your excuses are quickly disappearing, though.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 4, 2025
This years show had several announcements on battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles. A full charge can take up to 12 hours with Level 2 charging. The gasoline and electric combination charges the battery when driving, providing an estimated 500 miles driving range.
EV Central
MAY 8, 2025
READ MORE: Game-changing battery tech is coming to Australia: New Zeekr electric car sets 10-80 per cent record with Tesla-taming charging time READ MORE: Stronger, further, faster, cheaper, smaller! But the problem is that currently only China offers charging infrastructure that comes anywhere close to that speed.
Baua Electric
MARCH 23, 2025
Electric vehicle owners experience a problem in one out of every five public charging sessions, according to the survey, which draws from ongoing responses from CR’s EV Charging Community project. Survey respondents reported problems at Tesla charging stations 4% of the time, and 5% of the time at Rivian-operated chargers.
EV Central
JUNE 16, 2025
Leapmotor’s range-extender C10 “Ultra Hybrid” has landed in Australia boasting 170km pure electric range and 1150km combined range on the (optimistic) NEDC cycle. It’s hoped the new plug-in will boost Australian sales for the newly-minted Chinese brand, which currently sells only one model here.
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 23, 2025
Initially available with only a gasoline engine, we drove the most fuel-efficient Tucson, a plug-in hybrid. Hyundai began offering gasoline-electric hybrid models and plug-in hybrids in 2024. If you can plug-in your mobile phone before going to bed, then the same can be done for your Tucson plug-in hybrid.
The Truth About Cars
MAY 6, 2025
European buyers will have gas, electric, PHEV, and mild-hybrid powertrain options, with the top EV offering 375 horsepower and dual-motor all-wheel drive. We dont know what kind of engine it will use or its electric range estimates, but the plug-in hybrid comes standard with all-wheel drive.
EV Central
JULY 3, 2025
For the first time, the popular H6 will include plug-in technology, as well as orthodox ICE and petrol-electric hybrid. FYI, the cheapest PHEV on-sale in Australia is the $39,990 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid. The plug-in hybrid Haval H6 2WD employs a 1.5-litre 2026 GWM Haval H6. 2026 GWM Haval H6.
EV Central
MAY 5, 2025
Theres also a more expensive flagship dual-motor version that kicks out 155kW and gets a larger 81kWh (NMC) power pack to cover up to 500km on a charge. As well as all-electric power the 4×4 brand will also employ both range-extender hybrids and plug-in hybrid powertrains. 2025 iCar V23. 2025 iCar V23.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 30, 2025
These represent a real alternative to larger and thus more expensive batteries or plug-in hybrids. Theyre a little like plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in that respect. Otmar Scharrer, ZFs Senior Vice President of R&D for Electrified Powertrain Technology.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 1, 2025
Amid everything, the Hyundai Motor Group managed to clock record car sales in July—EVs and hybrids were some of their strongest performers. That may also be due to the completed changeover to the updated Ioniq 5, which includes a Tesla-style plug and qualifies for EV tax credits when purchased because its built in America now.
InsideEVs
JULY 25, 2025
Thanks to lower maintenance costs and fewer things to go wrong, an EV can save owners thousands of dollars every year–as long as it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to charge it , that is. Fixing An EV Is Cheaper Than A Gas Car. Sign In Browse this and many other websites without banner ads, personalized tracking and video ads.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 13, 2025
Despite the uptick in reliability, EV drivers are not happy with the price of public charging. The number of failed charging attempts at public stations has dropped to its lowest level in four years, a new J.D. More Stories Like This I Charged The 2026 BMW iX At This Ionna Rechargery. Power study shows.
EV Central
JUNE 10, 2025
Mirroring other Chinese carmakers, the new tech will reportedly see future VWs offered with the option of a small petrol-powered engine used to charge a battery to boost the range. Some reports suggest the range-extenders might even be limited to China, with the European region favouring traditional plug-in hybrids instead.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 17, 2025
If youre wonderingwhich EVs are worth your time, how charging costs stack up, or whether plug-in hybrids still make sense, this conversation is packed with insights. FromTeslas dominancetoHyundais game-changing EVsand thereal barriers to adoption, Tom breaks it all down with a perspective shaped by decades in the industry.
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 13, 2025
I drove every other EV I could get back then, too, including the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV , but there were precious few offerings. This is fine for commuting, but I had to be diligent with charging and couldnt decide impulsively to take the long way home. feet of cargo capacity.
Driivz
JUNE 25, 2025
Public charging stations have played a pivotal role in the movement to electrify transportation across the globe. In the United States, federal funding has contributed to expanding access to public charging ports for EV drivers. The Role of Public Charging Infrastructure Sales of electric vehicles show no signs of slowing down.
EV Central
JUNE 21, 2025
That’s a snapshot of the online trolling faced by Ford’s new Ranger plug-in hybrid ute as it lands in Australian showrooms this month. READ MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV full pricing and specifications READ MORE: Will Ford expand its PHEV portfolio to sit alongside the new plug-in Ranger? Let me give you an extreme example.
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 10, 2025
Platinum/8,500 pounds Charging The most convenient and expected place to charge will be at home using the Ford Mobile Charger that is included with the purchase of a Lighting. When on the road, charging is a seamless transaction through the FordPass app on the BlueOval Charge Network. of torque 0-60 mph: 5.0
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 24, 2025
Our take, after seeing it up close and getting some time behind the wheel: The price, size, driving range, charging speed, performance and Cadillac look, touch and feel will be very appealing to first-time premium small SUV buyers or those looking to move up a class.
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