Plug-in hybrid cars
Volkswagen Golf review
Volkswagen Golf review
The Volkswagen Golf remains a solid choice in the compact hatchback market
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer review
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer review
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is a spacious, efficient and upmarket option in the MPV sector
Lexus RX review
Lexus RX review
The Lexus RX is more efficient and stuffed with up-to-date technology, but it comes up short in terms of practicality
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites in 2026
Peugeot 5008 review
Peugeot 5008 review
The sharp-looking Peugeot 5008 is highly versatile and is available in a variety of hybrid or fully electric forms
Skoda Octavia in line for a new look and a return to plug-in hybrid
Skoda Octavia in line for a new look and a return to plug-in hybrid
Skoda’s working to get part-time battery-power back into its family-friendly Octavia
Skoda Superb Estate review
Skoda Superb Estate review
Skoda’s big Superb Estate really is a superb estate. It doesn’t rewrite the rulebook, but it didn’t need to
Audi A5 Avant review
Audi A5 Avant review
The Audi A5 Avant makes a lot of sense as a family car, if you can afford the premium price
New Volvo XC70 2026 review: classy PHEV dazzles with its range
New Volvo XC70 2026 review: classy PHEV dazzles with its range
The new Volvo XC70 is China-only at the moment, but there are plans to bring it to Europe
Mercedes A-Class review
Mercedes A-Class review
The Mercedes A-Class is a premium hatch that is full of quality, with great on-board technology and a range of frugal engines
Lepas L8 kicks off from £34,900 with Jaecoo’s plug-in hybrid power
Lepas L8 kicks off from £34,900 with Jaecoo’s plug-in hybrid power
After Jaecoo, Omoda and Chery, is the new Lepas L8 too late to make an impact on the UK market?
BYD Atto 2 review
BYD Atto 2 review
The BYD Atto 2 is a well-equipped small SUV that's best sampled with its impressive plug-in hybrid system
Peugeot 3008 review
Peugeot 3008 review
There’s no denying that the Peugeot 3008 is stylish, but the EV is flawed, and all versions contain frustrating tech
Hyundai Tucson review
Hyundai Tucson review
The Hyundai Tucson combines refinement, space, style and hybrid technology to create a mid-size SUV that’s hard to beat
Car Deal of the Day: Toyota Prius is a fuel-sipping champ for just £239 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Toyota Prius is a fuel-sipping champ for just £239 a month
The Toyota Prius was a trendsetter in the 2000s, and the latest version is our Deal of the Day for 17 June.
Ford Kuga review
Ford Kuga review
The Ford Kuga is a practical and efficient family SUV that’s also great to drive
Cupra Formentor review
Cupra Formentor review
Sporty Cupra Formentor crossover SUV delivers practicality and fun in equal measure
New BMW X5 prototype review: how can Audi or Mercedes compete with this?
New BMW X5 prototype review: how can Audi or Mercedes compete with this?
We get an early taste of the new BMW X5 ahead of its official arrival
Land Rover Discovery Sport review
Land Rover Discovery Sport review
Updates have kept the ageing Discovery Sport feeling reasonably fresh, and it still offers unique levels of go-anywhere performance in the class
Honda CR-V review
Honda CR-V review
Roomy, well-equipped and stuffed with safety technology, the Honda CR-V is a fine choice for families, albeit a pricey one
New BYD Dolphin G 2026 review: PHEV power helps mask its flaws
New BYD Dolphin G 2026 review: PHEV power helps mask its flaws
Chinese manufacturer BYD’s ultra-rapid product expansion continues into the supermini segment with the plug-in-hybrid Dolphin G DM-i
Car Deal of the Day: Posh Audi A5 Avant with tons of kit for just £360 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Posh Audi A5 Avant with tons of kit for just £360 per month
The Audi A5 Avant is an excellent upmarket estate car. It’s our Deal of the Day for 9 June.
New Changan Deepal S05 PHEV takes fight to Kia with 62-mile EV range and 254bhp
New Changan Deepal S05 PHEV takes fight to Kia with 62-mile EV range and 254bhp
Chinese brand Changan is now looking to make an impact in the plug-in hybrid SUV class
Volkswagen Caddy van gets more car-like than ever with Golf’s huge screen
Volkswagen Caddy van gets more car-like than ever with Golf’s huge screen
VW has finally given us a glimpse at the facelifted Caddy’s new interior, including bigger displays and new trim
Car Deal of the Day: a touch of luxury with the Lexus RX for £477 a month
Car Deal of the Day: a touch of luxury with the Lexus RX for £477 a month
The RX is Lexus’s halo SUV, but you wouldn’t think so at this price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 5 June.
BMW X3 review
BMW X3 review
The latest BMW X3 is a firm Auto Express favourite in the premium compact SUV class
BYD Atto 2 DM-i 2026 review: clever PHEV is super-cheap but feels it
BYD Atto 2 DM-i 2026 review: clever PHEV is super-cheap but feels it
The new BYD Atto 2 DM-i is a plug-in hybrid SUV that covers all the basics, but rivals are better to drive
Three-car garage: Audi S3, Jaguar I-Pace and Volvo S80 for less than £50k
Three-car garage: Audi S3, Jaguar I-Pace and Volvo S80 for less than £50k
These three cars all suit different needs but have one thing in common - amazing acceleration
Leapmotor to build cars in Spain to avoid Chinese tariffs
Leapmotor to build cars in Spain to avoid Chinese tariffs
Leapmotor is about to make a big commitment to Europe thanks to Stellantis ownership
New Mitsubishi Shogun? Pajero teaser suggests a new 4x4 is on the way
New Mitsubishi Shogun? Pajero teaser suggests a new 4x4 is on the way
Rugged Toyota Land Cruiser rival will have to wear a different badge for certain markets
New BYD Ti7 2026 review: a serious Land Rover Defender attacker
New BYD Ti7 2026 review: a serious Land Rover Defender attacker
BYD’s British onslaught continues, and this time it’s taking on a national treasure
Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport
Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport
Final report: Just before it left our test fleet, the plug-in hybrid X3 met up with the new Neue Klasse iX3 to see how BMW’s ICE model shapes up again…
Plan to track plug-in hybrid cars to make pay-per-mile tax fairer
Plan to track plug-in hybrid cars to make pay-per-mile tax fairer
The pay-per-mile eVED system is set to come into force in April 2028, charging EV and PHEV drivers on top of the standard road tax rate
Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus
Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus
Final report: our plug-in hybrid SUV had a distinctly split personality
BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport: five top PHEVs head to head
BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport: five top PHEVs head to head
The five top plug-in hybrid systems go head-to-head on UK roads, in the test no PHEV buyer can do without
PHEV megatest: Britain's 16 favourite plug-in hybrid systems tested
PHEV megatest: Britain's 16 favourite plug-in hybrid systems tested
It’s PHEV boom time. So we tried the systems offered in 59 cars, testing their EV range and efficiency, to reveal the ones you should buy