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
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
Toyota Prius review
Toyota Prius review
The latest Toyota Prius boasts sharper looks and a more enjoyable driving experience than ever before
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
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
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.
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
New Audi A3 TFSIe 2025 review: an almost perfect plug-in hybrid
New Audi A3 TFSIe 2025 review: an almost perfect plug-in hybrid
The new Audi A3 TFSIe plug-in hybrid offers a fantastic balance of handling, refinement and all-electric range
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
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
Renault Rafale review
Renault Rafale review
Renault’s stylish hybrid flagship features a tech-laden and spacious interior, but doesn’t drive as well as its upmarket SUV rivals