Plug-in hybrids work in the same way as regular hybrids, but the batteries are charged by plugging the car into a domestic three-pin plug, a home EV wallbox or a public rapid charger when it needs to be topped up. With many manufacturers joining the PHEV arms race, choosing the best plug-in hybrid is even more difficult as there’s a huge array of models to choose from – from small, cheaper options to large family hatchbacks and even luxury SUVs and estates, there’s probably a plug-in hybrid out there to suit your lifestyle. On this page we aim to help by explaining the market and delivering our verdicts on the best plug-in hybrids you can buy. Not everyone is ready to take the plunge with a fully electric vehicle, which makes plug-in hybrids (PHEV) a great ‘stepping stone’ as they combine both internal combustion and electric power.
