Plug-in hybrid cars
New Smart #5 EHD offers enormous 1,000-mile PHEV range
New Smart #5 EHD offers enormous 1,000-mile PHEV range
The #5 PHEV is unlikely to come to the UK as Smart remains committed to being an electric-only brand in Europe
Chinese hybrid mega test: the truth about PHEV range and efficiency
Chinese hybrid mega test: the truth about PHEV range and efficiency
There’s a tidal wave of Chinese SUVs hitting our shores, but are they any good? We test five new hybrid models to find out
Kia Sorento review
Kia Sorento review
The Kia Sorento is a top-class family SUV with plenty of kit and space, although it's expensive to buy
New Chery Tiggo 9 hybrid SUV seems to have it all, including a massive EV range
New Chery Tiggo 9 hybrid SUV seems to have it all, including a massive EV range
Flagship seven-seat SUV gets 422bhp all-wheel drive plug-in powertrain, with 91-mile EV range and rapid charging
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i: the car with no rivals!
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i: the car with no rivals!
Plug-in hybrid version of BYD’s baby SUV is due early next year, and will have small-PHEV segment all to itself
DS No4 review
DS No4 review
Delivering supreme comfort, premium feel and a wide choice of engines, the DS No4 hatchback is an interesting alternative to class-leading rivals
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Superb Estate iV PHEV can do it all for only £235 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Superb Estate iV PHEV can do it all for only £235 a month
Our Deal of the Day for Sunday 19 October is an award-winning family wagon at a price that’s very difficult to ignore
Toyota Prius review
Toyota Prius review
The latest Toyota Prius boasts sharper looks and a more enjoyable driving experience than ever before
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Formentor mixes efficiency with excitement for just £237 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Formentor mixes efficiency with excitement for just £237 a month
It’s a sporty SUV with the potential to seriously slash running costs – the Cupra Formentor PHEV is our Deal of the Day for October 15
Range Rover Evoque review
Range Rover Evoque review
The Range Rover Evoque offers great levels of luxury, technology and – perhaps most importantly – style
Long-term test: Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography
Long-term test: Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography
Final report: It’s a grand finale for our PHEV as we take it to the south of France
New BYD Shark 6 to bare its teeth at the UK pick-up market
New BYD Shark 6 to bare its teeth at the UK pick-up market
The hi-tech hybrid pick-up truck was launched first in Mexico last year, but is now destined for our shores
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal U is 50-mile plug-in hybrid SUV for £224 a month
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal U is 50-mile plug-in hybrid SUV for £224 a month
The BYD Seal U DM-i offers a long EV range in a great value package. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 17
BYD Seal 6 Touring 2026 review: talented estate should have BMW worried
BYD Seal 6 Touring 2026 review: talented estate should have BMW worried
BYD’s latest estate isn’t an EV, but efficiency is still key
The all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid gets giant 124-mile range
The all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid gets giant 124-mile range
But it won’t be available in Europe in the short term, which is annoying
BMW 530e Touring long-term test: PHEV estate passes family life exam with top marks
BMW 530e Touring long-term test: PHEV estate passes family life exam with top marks
Final report: PHEV estate was an unobtrusively great family machine
Car Deal of the Day: Bag a desirable plug-in hybrid BMW X3 M Sport for less than £380 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Bag a desirable plug-in hybrid BMW X3 M Sport for less than £380 a month
The new BMW X3 is fresh out of the blocks, but you can already lease a well-specced one for an eye-opening £378 a month. It’s our Car Deal of the Day …
Car Deal of the Day: this BMW 530e is easy on fuel and your bank account at just over £400 per month
Car Deal of the Day: this BMW 530e is easy on fuel and your bank account at just over £400 per month
Our Deal of the Day for 9 August is the plug-in hybrid version of BMW’s supremely capable executive saloon
New Chery Tiggo 8 has the Skoda Kodiaq pipped on price, with seven seats for just £28k
New Chery Tiggo 8 has the Skoda Kodiaq pipped on price, with seven seats for just £28k
The Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid boasts a pure-electric range of up to 56 miles and a £33k starting price
BMW 330e vs Mercedes C 300 e: hybrids fight for the ultimate estate crown
BMW 330e vs Mercedes C 300 e: hybrids fight for the ultimate estate crown
Premium BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class plug-in hybrid estates lock horns. Is one loads better than the other?
New Volkswagen Passat eHybrid Match and Black Editions add £5k of options for free
New Volkswagen Passat eHybrid Match and Black Editions add £5k of options for free
Estate-only Passat eHybrid now comes with more kit as standard
New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV
New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV
BMW’s executive flagship is particularly well-suited to plug-in hybrid power
New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t
New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t
Colossal power through cutting-edge technology, but what’s it actually like to drive?
Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide 
Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide
Can a plug-in hybrid really be a fun option for a true petrolhead?
McLaren Artura review
McLaren Artura review
The McLaren Artura is a Brit-built supercar that combines hybrid technology with turbo power for a thrilling drive
New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible
New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible
The new Bentley Continental GTC Azure gets a plug-in hybrid V8 that compliments the drop-top’s comfortable nature
Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs
Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs
The Chinese brand intends to double the size of its UK line-up by the end of next year
New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard
New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard
Ford’s pick-up is losing traditional diesel power in favour of a PHEV setup, but it’s no less capable
Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month
Smart, stylish and spacious, the Superb Estate is a great choice and is our Deal of the Day for 16 June.
New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?
New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?
Audi’s e-hybrid plug-in hybrid powertrain fills a crucial gap in the A5 range, offering fuel and tax efficiency that will appeal to many.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review
Stylish looks, impressive technology, and various engine options make the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer a fine estate car choice
Used Suzuki Across (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a Toyota RAV4 in disguise
Used Suzuki Across (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a Toyota RAV4 in disguise
A full used buyer’s guide on the Suzuki Across which has been on sale in the UK since 2020
New plug-in Audi Q5 e-hybrid can do 62-miles as an EV
New plug-in Audi Q5 e-hybrid can do 62-miles as an EV
Long-awaited Audi Q5 PHEV arrives with high-spec 295bhp powertrain; priced from £56,740
Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week
Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week
The next iteration of the popular compact SUV is set to be one of Audi’s last petrol-powered 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
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