Plug-in hybrid cars
BYD Seal U review – spacious plug-in hybrid SUV for under £40k
BYD Seal U review – spacious plug-in hybrid SUV for under £40k
“The BYD Seal U offers lots of tech and a nice cabin, but is let down by a mediocre driving experience”
Top 10 best hybrid SUVs in 2025
Top 10 best hybrid SUVs in 2025
SUV practicality with hatchback economy? You can have both with a hybrid SUV
Lexus NX review – an efficient, upmarket hybrid SUV
Lexus NX review – an efficient, upmarket hybrid SUV
"The Lexus NX is a smooth SUV and the new plug-in hybrid version has appeal as a company car”
BMW X3 review – an upmarket SUV that’s fun to drive
BMW X3 review – an upmarket SUV that’s fun to drive
“The BMW X3 is a sharp-handling and classy five-seat SUV with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines, but no EV this time”
Peugeot 3008 review – sleek petrol hybrid undercuts the EV, still pricey
Peugeot 3008 review – sleek petrol hybrid undercuts the EV, still pricey
“The Peugeot 3008 now gets mild and plug-in hybrid options bringing down the price, but this stylish SUV could still be a family SUV you buy with your…
BMW 3 Series review – an impressive, but expensive executive saloon
BMW 3 Series review – an impressive, but expensive executive saloon
"Brilliant BMW 3 Series is still a top choice for drivers who value handling and performance"
Vauxhall Astra review - striking hatchback with updated tech
Vauxhall Astra review - striking hatchback with updated tech
“The latest Vauxhall Astra gets a striking look and the latest tech to better compete with rivals”
Citroen C5 Aircross review – a quirky family SUV
Citroen C5 Aircross review – a quirky family SUV
"The Citroen C5 Aircross is a funky and relaxing family SUV that offers very little in the way of driver enjoyment"
Peugeot 5008 review – sharp styling, seven seats and a big boot
Peugeot 5008 review – sharp styling, seven seats and a big boot
“The Peugeot 5008 looks great inside and out, comes with three levels of electrification and has seven seats”
Top 10 best used hybrid cars 2025
Top 10 best used hybrid cars 2025
These used hybrid cars will help you take your first step into electrified motoring on a budget
New 2025 emissions test targets 'misleading' plug-in hybrid efficiency figures
New 2025 emissions test targets 'misleading' plug-in hybrid efficiency figures
PHEVs could be getting a lot more expensive to tax thanks to revised emissions testing in 2025
BMW 330e hybrid review – the executive PHEV to beat
BMW 330e hybrid review – the executive PHEV to beat
"The BMW 330e plug-in hybrid is satisfying to drive, comfortable, and affordable to run, especially for company car drivers"
Top 10 best small hybrid cars 2025
Top 10 best small hybrid cars 2025
A small hybrid car could save you space and fuel – these are the best on sale today
Mercedes A-Class review – a comfort-focused premium hatchback
Mercedes A-Class review – a comfort-focused premium hatchback
"Hi-tech, well built, stylish and as comfortable and luxurious as it should be: the Mercedes A-Class is a great premium hatchback"
New Jaecoo 7 SUV goes on sale with punchy sub-£30k pricing
New Jaecoo 7 SUV goes on sale with punchy sub-£30k pricing
New petrol and plug-in hybrid SUV arrives with the Range Rover Evoque in its sights
Top 10 best plug-in hybrids on sale today
Top 10 best plug-in hybrids on sale today
There are now more plug-in hybrids to choose from than ever before – we showcase the 10 best
Mazda CX-80 review – spacious seven-seat diesel or plug-in hybrid SUV
Mazda CX-80 review – spacious seven-seat diesel or plug-in hybrid SUV
“The Mazda CX-80 is a surprising new entry into the seven-seat SUV arena, with a spacious interior and either a PHEV or a six-cylinder diesel engine”
Renault Captur review – a stylish, good-value small SUV
Renault Captur review – a stylish, good-value small SUV
“The Renault Captur is one of the small SUVs to beat, thanks to low running costs and plenty of style”
Mazda CX-60 review
Mazda CX-60 review
“The Mazda CX-60 is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid, and is an interesting alternative to premium PHEVs from BMW and Audi”
Mazda MX-30 review – a fun urban EV with optional range-extender
Mazda MX-30 review – a fun urban EV with optional range-extender
"The Mazda MX-30 is stylish, fun to drive and affordable, but practicality is compromised"
Toyota Prius review – desirable and efficient, but lacks boot space
Toyota Prius review – desirable and efficient, but lacks boot space
“The Toyota Prius has a new-found air of desirability and it’s good to drive, but it’s expensive and not very practical”
MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid SUV review (2017-2024)
MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid SUV review (2017-2024)
“The MINI Countryman PHEV is cheap to run, fun to drive and quiet in traffic”
Skoda Kodiaq review – more practical and higher quality than before
Skoda Kodiaq review – more practical and higher quality than before
“The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq improves not only in practicality and clever features, but it’s also much better quality”
New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid gets massive 88-mile electric range for under £40k
New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid gets massive 88-mile electric range for under £40k
The new Audi A3 40 TFSI e has one of the longest electric-only ranges of any PHEV
Peugeot 308 review – premium family hatchback
Peugeot 308 review – premium family hatchback
"The Peugeot 308 is a comfortable, stylish family hatchback with a great interior but it’s not the most practical”
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid review – an upmarket, understated plug-in SUV
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid review – an upmarket, understated plug-in SUV
“The Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid proves that efficient cars can also be sleek, desirable and fast – but they are rather expensive”
Audi Q5 review – a good premium all-round SUV
Audi Q5 review – a good premium all-round SUV
"The Audi Q5 does many things well in its fight against the BMW X3, Mercedes GLC and Jaguar F-Pace"
What is a plug-in hybrid car? PHEVs explained
What is a plug-in hybrid car? PHEVs explained
Plug-in hybrid cars are growing in popularity in the UK – we cover how they work and whether you should buy one
Ford Ranger PHEV brings plug-in power to the popular pickup
Ford Ranger PHEV brings plug-in power to the popular pickup
New plug-in hybrid Ford Ranger is the first PHEV pickup to be sold in Europe
Vauxhall Grandland (2017-2024) review - a family-friendly SUV, but lacks flair
Vauxhall Grandland (2017-2024) review - a family-friendly SUV, but lacks flair
"The Vauxhall Grandland may not be the most scintillating SUV on the market, but it ticks a lot of family-friendly boxes"
Mercedes E-Class review – a smooth and refined executive saloon
Mercedes E-Class review – a smooth and refined executive saloon
“The latest Mercedes E-Class offers exceptional levels of comfort, a beautiful interior and one of the most advanced infotainment systems ever”
Range Rover Evoque review – a stylish small SUV with some drawbacks
Range Rover Evoque review – a stylish small SUV with some drawbacks
“The Range Rover Evoque is a high quality, luxurious SUV that looks great and drives very well”
Volkswagen Passat Estate review – conservatively styled, but hugely practical
Volkswagen Passat Estate review – conservatively styled, but hugely practical
“It’s more conservative than the ID.7 Tourer, but the Passat Estate offers masses of space and a comfy driving experience”
Honda CR-V review – once a leading SUV, but now too expensive
Honda CR-V review – once a leading SUV, but now too expensive
“The Honda CR-V is smooth to drive, with low running costs and a practical cabin. But it’s more expensive to buy and insure than most rivals”
Volvo XC40 review – an impressive small premium SUV
Volvo XC40 review – an impressive small premium SUV
“It’s not the most sporty SUV to drive, but the Volvo XC40 is stylish, comfortable and loaded with safety features”