Plug-in Hybrid

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.

VW's Good Night Pack gives the T7 Multivan a new trick, creating a two-person motel room inside the van. Add that to the T7's adaptive seats, multipurpose components and PHEV drive, and you end up with one of the most versatile vehicles available.

The Ariel "Hipercar" breaks from the electric supercar pack with a little performance-rounding innovation. Not only does it leverage a 4-motor drive for eyebrow-shearing performance, it packs a turbine range-extender for the flexibility of a gas car.

We expected to see a few VW Multivan campers at the 2022 Caravan Salon but found only one – a particularly versatile package. The new Reimo T7 Freevan uses a removable kitchen and prototype pop-top to adapt between work, play and everything between.

Kia has pulled covers off the second-generation Niro, showcasing a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric model in New York. The new Niro is roomier, more efficient, and includes more technology than its predecessor.

Jeep's "most impressive lineup of Easter Safari concepts ever" is headlined by an evolution of 2021's Wrangler Magneto BEV. The Magneto 2.0 puts out 625 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque for everything from slo-mo rock crawling to 2-second 0-60-mph sprints.

Campervan Co was one of the first to develop a hybrid camper van, and now it's introducing the Eco Evolution. Based on Ford's PHEV van, the new camper boasts nearly 400 miles of hybrid range and all-electric camping supported by 1,000 watts of solar.

For those who want to maximize fuel economy, but don’t want to be inconvenienced, there’s the plug-in hybrid compromise. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid offers most of the goodness of the compact Escape, but with better efficiency.

Alfa Romeo has stepped into a new era of electrification. The all-new Tonale has debuted as a little 272-hp (200-kW) plug-in bulldog that comes loaded with tech, including an NFT certificate that evolves right along with the car.