Plug-in Hybrid

A new academic-industry initiative is developing lightweight solar panels to harvest natural energy from all that solar-soaked truck real estate to decrease operational costs, emissions and the imperative of a sustainable transport system.

Ford's Transit Custom has been part of PHEV campers from third-party shops for several years, but not from Ford itself. That changes with the new Transit Custom Nugget camper van, which combines a smart multi-zone layout with available PHEV.

VW previews its first PHEV camper van, a pop-top California based on the T7 Multivan. Not only does the new California Concept promise 31 miles of electric driving, it brings a first-ever dual-door layout with in/outside kitchen and available toilet.

The Tonale was first introduced as an all-new Alfa Romeo model for the 2024 model year. As the new entry point for the brand, it sets the tone for the rest of the Alfa Romeo brand’s future.

This fourth generation of the Hyundai Santa Fe entered the market in 2019 and was refreshed with some styling updates in 2021. Now it’s on its final year as a model before the new 5th-generation comes for 2024. And it’s very likable.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a popular SUV thanks to its strong looks and high amount of luxury fitment. For 2024, Mercedes changed a few things, including interior updates, an upgrade to its new-generation infotainment, and styling changes.

The Mitsubishi Outlander was fully redesigned for the 2022 model year, but its PHEV model was not. That came this year, with a total reconfiguration of the small sport utility. The result is a much-improved Outlander plug-in, but with a few caveats.

Lamborghini has been playing with electrification for nearly a decade. Now it's gone hybrid, replacing the Aventador with the boundary-pushing Revuelto, a potent plug-in machine with piercing LED eyes and carbon composites all over.

Not the average Mitsubishi Outlander or camper van, the Outlander PHEV E:Pop is a pop-top camper wagon that provides an efficient but long range-capable means of getting to base camp and enjoying the stay. It then doubles as an everyday driver.

The current-generation Grand Cherokee is the return of the beloved, bigger Jeep and, as a utility, it ticks all of the boxes. The plug-in 4xe model is the most efficient of the Grand Cherokee model lineup, but it has a couple of downsides.

The Toyota Prius was introduced over 25 years ago and quickly became the synonym for "hybrid" – and often for ugly design as well. Now Toyota has unveiled the fifth generation of the car, and it's actually quite impressive.

BMW's new high-powered XM strikes a balance with its mix of electric cleanliness and hybrid range and power. Its plug-in M Hybrid system blends 644-hp of modern Bavarian V8-backed might with up to 55 miles of zero-emissions driving.