Quick Takeaways
🚗 Top Picks: Volvo XC60 T8, Hyundai Tucson PHEV, Toyota RAV4 Prime, Ford Escape PHEV, Kia Sportage PHEV
🔋 Electric Range: 33–42 miles (electric-only range across models)
💰 Price Range: $30,000–$62,000 MSRP
🛣 Fuel Economy: 35–44 mpg combined (EPA estimates)
⚙️ Performance: Up to 455 hp (Volvo XC60 T8)
🏆 Best For: Buyers who want SUV practicality with electric efficiency
Best Plug-In Hybrid Crossover SUVs for 2025–2026
At GreenCars, our experts bring you detailed reviews on hundreds of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and all-electric cars. We have ranked some of the best-selling and most popular plug-in hybrid (PHEV) crossover models for your consideration. We are looking for vehicles that combine excellent safety, performance, handling, suspension, fuel efficiency, comfort, cargo space, and the latest driver assist tech, at a reasonable price. We present these five crossovers from most to least expensive MSRP.
Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV
This stylish luxury five-passenger compact crossover will take you 35 miles on electric power only. It will also blast you from zero to 60mph in just 4.4 seconds! Known for its premium materials and thoughtful touches, the 2026 XC60 brings a new 11.2-inch infotainment touchscreen. Its turbocharged 2-liter four-cylinder engine is paired with an electric motor at the rear wheels. Total system output is 455 horsepower, and the EPA rates it 28 miles per gallon.
MSRP = $62,445.
Hyundai Tucson PHEV
Fresh styling for 2025 and a revised infotainment system highlight the Tucson Hybrid, which is one of the best values in the current compact SUV stable. The five-seater PHEV offers all-wheel drive, actual buttons for HVAC and audio functions and bumps its touchscreen up to 12.3-inches. The 1.6-liter four-cylinder gas engine and electric motor make 268 ponies and hits 60 mph in 7 seconds. Go 33 miles on electric power alone and the EPA rates the Tucson at 38 mpg combined.
MSRP = $34,960
Toyota RAV4 PHEV
An all-around sensible family car that is one of America’s most popular vehicles, the RAV4 PHEV is both rugged and capable. When it comes to hybrids, it is even outselling the Prius. It offers an astounding 42 miles of all-electric range and comes in nine trim levels to fit all your needs. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine married to an electric motor and CVT transmission brings you all-wheel drive. The RAV4 is both plenty peppy and brings you an EPA estimated 38 mpg combined.
MSRP = $34,050.
Ford Escape PHEV
The Escape will save you plenty at the gas pump, presents easy to use tech and a comfortable ride. It will take you 37 miles on electric power only and the PHEV version offers 210 horsepower and front-wheel drive. It is slower than most crossovers in its segment, getting you to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds. The EPA rates the Escape at 44 mpg city and 36mpg highway. An 8-inch touchscreen brings you Ford’s Sync 4 infotainment interface. Leather seats and a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo are optional.
MSRP = $33,985.
Kia Sportage PHEV
A great crossover for the money, the Sportage PHEV gives you excellent acceleration, exceptional fuel economy, is comfy, roomy, and very practical, with 40 cubic feet of cargo space. This five-seater boasts a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors for 261 horsepower, and it will take you 34 miles on electric power alone. Zero to 60mph happens in 6.9 seconds and the EPA says it will take you 36 miles per gallon in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
MSRP = $30,185.
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