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Top 10 Plug-In Hybrids 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
2027 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Direct answer

The 2027 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid is the best plug-in hybrid, followed by the 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid and the 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. The ranking is based on real-world value: EV-only range and horsepower per dollar of starting price, with mainstream picks first and performance-luxury halo models last.

At a glance

#PickStarting price (SE grade MSRP)Best for
12027 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid$41,500buyers who want the longest EV range in a mainstream AWD compact SUV
22027 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid$40,590shoppers wanting the cheapest AWD PHEV SUV with a plug
32027 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid$33,980the cheapest way into a plug-in hybrid, period
42027 Lexus NX 450h+more than 40 miles (EPA-est.)luxury buyers who want the biggest EV-range jump of any 2027 PHEV redesign
52027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC$62,700luxury buyers who actually want to commute on electric power alone
62026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV$43,245families who want standard AWD and a long combined range
72026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid$48,290families needing 3-row seating with a plug
82026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV$44,450buyers who want Mazda's upscale 2-row styling and driving feel
92027 BMW X5 xDrive50e$77,500 (plus $1,450 destination)buyers who want big power and a long EV range in a performance SUV
102027 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid$103,100buyers who want Porsche performance and don't mind paying six figures

Pick by what you want

Best overall
2027 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Cheapest way into a plug-in hybrid
2027 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Longest EV range of any luxury PHEV SUV here
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC
Only true 3-row PHEV on this list
2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
Most horsepower and range combined
2027 BMW X5 xDrive50e

The ranking

1

2027 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

2027 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Answrs VerdictMost EV range and power for the money, standard AWD
Starting price (SE grade MSRP): $41,500All-electric range: 52 miles (mfr. estimate)Combined horsepower: 324 hpCombined MPG: 40 MPG

The 2027 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid starts at $41,500 for the SE grade. It delivers 52 miles of all-electric range and 324 hp combined, with 40 MPG combined. That makes it the longest EV range in a mainstream AWD compact SUV.

Go ifbuyers who want the longest EV range in a mainstream AWD compact SUV
Skip ifyou need 3-row seating
Why #1 over #2: It beats the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid with 52 miles of EV range vs the Sportage's 34 miles, and 324 hp vs 268 hp.
2

2027 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

2027 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Answrs VerdictLowest entry price among AWD plug-in SUVs
Starting price (X-Line AWD MSRP): $40,590All-electric range: 34 miles (Kia estimate)Horsepower: 268 hpCombined MPG: 33 MPG

The 2027 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid starts at $40,590 for the X-Line AWD. It offers 34 miles of all-electric range, 268 hp, and 33 MPG combined. It's the lowest entry price among AWD plug-in SUVs.

Go ifshoppers wanting the cheapest AWD PHEV SUV with a plug
Skip ifyou want more than 35 miles of EV range
Why #2 over #3: It undercuts the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid on starting price—$40,590 vs $33,980—but the Prius is cheaper overall.
3

2027 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

2027 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Answrs VerdictCheapest PHEV in America with class-leading efficiency
Starting price (SE grade MSRP): $33,980All-electric range (SE grade): 44 miles (EPA-est.)Combined MPG (SE, hybrid mode): 51 MPGHorsepower: 220 hp (net combined)

The 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid starts at $33,980 for the SE grade. It has 44 miles of all-electric range, 51 MPG combined in hybrid mode, and 220 hp net combined. It's the cheapest PHEV in America with class-leading efficiency.

Go ifthe cheapest way into a plug-in hybrid, period
Skip ifyou need SUV cargo space or AWD
Why #3 over #4: It costs less than the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid—$33,980 vs $40,590—and delivers more EV range, 44 miles vs 34 miles.
4

2027 Lexus NX 450h+

2027 Lexus NX 450h+
Answrs VerdictBiggest range upgrade in luxury PHEVs, first with DC fast charging
All-electric range: more than 40 miles (EPA-est.)Battery size: 23.0 kWh (up from 18.0 kWh)DC fast charging: 10%-80% in about 30 minutes

The 2027 Lexus NX 450h+ has more than 40 miles of all-electric range and a 23.0 kWh battery, up from 18.0 kWh. It adds DC fast charging: 10%–80% in about 30 minutes. It's the biggest range upgrade in luxury PHEVs and the first with DC fast charging.

Go ifluxury buyers who want the biggest EV-range jump of any 2027 PHEV redesign
Skip ifyou need confirmed pricing before ordering
Why #4 over #5: It beats the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC on battery size—23.0 kWh vs no listed battery size—and offers DC fast charging, which the GLC also has.
5

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC
Answrs VerdictLongest EV range of any luxury PHEV SUV here
Starting price: $62,700All-electric range: up to 54 miles (best-in-segment claim)DC fast charging: to 80% in about 20 minutes

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC starts at $62,700. It has up to 54 miles of all-electric range, a best-in-segment claim, and DC fast charging to 80% in about 20 minutes. It has the longest EV range of any luxury PHEV SUV here.

Go ifluxury buyers who actually want to commute on electric power alone
Skip ifyour budget tops out near $50K
Why #5 over #6: It beats the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with up to 54 miles of EV range vs up to 45 miles, and adds DC fast charging.
6

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Answrs VerdictLong combined range with standard AWD at a mid-pack price
Starting price (ES trim MSRP): $43,245All-electric range: up to 45 milesCombined range (electric + gas): approx. 420 miles

The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV starts at $43,245 for the ES trim. It has up to 45 miles of all-electric range and a combined range of approximately 420 miles. It offers standard AWD and a long combined range at a mid-pack price.

Go iffamilies who want standard AWD and a long combined range
Skip ifyou want a fully redesigned model
Why #6 over #7: It beats the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid with up to 45 miles of EV range vs 31 miles, and a lower starting price—$43,245 vs $48,290.
7

2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid

2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
Answrs VerdictOnly true 3-row PHEV on this list
Starting price (EX AWD MSRP): $48,290All-electric range: 31 miles (EPA-est.)Horsepower: 261 hp

The 2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid starts at $48,290 for the EX AWD. It has 31 miles of all-electric range and 261 hp. It's the only true 3-row PHEV on this list.

Go iffamilies needing 3-row seating with a plug
Skip ifEV range is your top priority
Why #7 over #8: It beats the Mazda CX-70 PHEV by offering 3-row seating, which the Mazda lacks, though the Mazda has more EV range—32 miles vs 31 miles.
8

2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV

2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV
Answrs VerdictStylish and quick, but shortest electric range here
Starting price: $44,450All-electric range: 32 milesTotal system power: 323 hpCombined efficiency: 61 MPGe

The 2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV starts at $44,450. It has 32 miles of all-electric range, 323 hp total system power, and 61 MPGe combined efficiency. It's stylish and quick, but has the shortest electric range here.

Go ifbuyers who want Mazda's upscale 2-row styling and driving feel
Skip ifyou want best-in-class EV range
Why #8 over #9: It beats the BMW X5 xDrive50e on starting price—$44,450 vs $77,500—but the BMW has more EV range and power.
9

2027 BMW X5 xDrive50e

2027 BMW X5 xDrive50e
Answrs VerdictMost horsepower and range combined, at a steep price
Starting price: $77,500 (plus $1,450 destination)All-electric range: up to 44 miles (preliminary est.)Combined horsepower: 483 hp0-60 mph: 4.6 seconds

The 2027 BMW X5 xDrive50e starts at $77,500 plus $1,450 destination. It has up to 44 miles of all-electric range, 483 hp combined, and 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds. It combines the most horsepower and range, at a steep price.

Go ifbuyers who want big power and a long EV range in a performance SUV
Skip if$77K+ is above your budget
Why #9 over #10: It beats the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid on starting price—$77,500 vs $103,100—and has more horsepower, 483 hp vs 463 hp.
10

2027 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

2027 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
Answrs VerdictThe halo pick — fastest and priciest, not the most practical
Starting price: $103,100Combined horsepower: 463 hpBattery size: 25.9 kWh0-60 mph (Sport Chrono): 4.6 seconds

The 2027 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid starts at $103,100. It has 463 hp combined, a 25.9 kWh battery, and 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds with Sport Chrono. It's the halo pick—fastest and priciest, not the most practical.

Go ifbuyers who want Porsche performance and don't mind paying six figures
Skip ifyou want a practical, affordable daily PHEV

How we ranked these

We ranked by real-world value: EV-only range and horsepower per dollar of starting price. Mainstream picks come first, performance-luxury halo models last. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which 2027 plug-in hybrid has the longest electric-only range?

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC claims up to 54 miles, just ahead of the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid at 52 miles.

What's the cheapest plug-in hybrid for 2027?

The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid starts at $33,980, the lowest starting price on this list.

Is there a 3-row plug-in hybrid SUV for 2027?

Yes, the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid offers 3-row seating with standard AWD, starting at $48,290.

All-electric range (miles) at a glance

Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid31 mi
Mazda CX-70 PHEV32 mi
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid34 mi
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid44 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50e44 mi
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV45 mi
Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid52 mi
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e54 mi
All-electric range (miles), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

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