Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars 2020 (and the PHEVs to avoid) | What Car?

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  • @diyakokarimi22
    @diyakokarimi22 3 года назад +41

    Best hybrid car is made in Japan why you so interested in German car

  • @tibyxd4112
    @tibyxd4112 4 года назад +80

    10) 1:30 - Hyundai Ioniq
    9) 1:49 - Mercedes S-Class S560e
    8) 2:21 - Audi Q5 55 TFSIe
    7) 2:39 - BMW 5 Series 530e
    6) 3:02 - Volvo XC40 T5 Recharge
    5) 3:18 - Volkswagen Passat Estate GTE
    4) 3:52 - Volvo XC90 T8
    3) 4:10 - Skoda Superb
    2) 4:29 - BMW X5 xDrive45e
    1) 4:52 - BMW 3 Series 330e

    • @wahab852
      @wahab852 4 года назад +2

      Where the f is kia and nissan?

    • @billwhyte6046
      @billwhyte6046 4 года назад

      Bmwx5 xdrive45e

  • @marcns007
    @marcns007 4 года назад +46

    When you have a PHEV, electric range is everything, price is also a big factor something you don't seem to have put above other things. The Outlander is very good for the money. Spacious, 28 ev miles less than £40k. The point is you try not to use the petrol engine and drive on electric, performance is also not important. The Outlander also rapid charges.

    • @dangr3957
      @dangr3957 4 года назад +7

      Exactly, I wonder why the reviewer left out the outlander and put many more expensive models in the list!? I guess he has some bmw sponsorship?😅

    • @terrificspokesman7416
      @terrificspokesman7416 4 года назад

      Modern Mitsubishi are pieces of crap

    • @metoo3773
      @metoo3773 4 года назад

      skoda superb plug in is also amazing.

    • @nevco8774
      @nevco8774 4 года назад +3

      Since all those cars are PHEVs it is important besides pure EV range also the fuel consumption of gasoline when battery is depleted. Thus there are serial and parallel hybrids among PHEVs. Serial ones have poor MPG when battery depleted. On the contrary parallel kind has much better fuel economy when battery depleted than their pure gasoline counterparts. Five best ones not mentioned here are Kia Niro PHEV, Ford Kuga/Escape PHEV, Toyota RAV4 Prime, Mercedes Benz GLE 350 de, upcoming BMW X5 PHEV with 24 kw h battery.

    • @taxicamel
      @taxicamel 2 года назад +1

      I don't want to sound like a prude, but most ALL electricity in England is generated using fossil fuels.
      The whole point of BEV or running electric is to STOP using fossil fuels.
      In England, purchasing anything electric is contrary to the point ....which is to END THE USE OF FOSSIL FUELS .....which are NATURAL GAS, GASOLINE, DIESEL, COAL, OIL. There only four clean and "natural" alternatives, WIND, SOLAR, HYDRO, and NUCLEAR (fission/fusion). Countries who use fossil fuels are the ones that are causing most of the damage to the world.

  • @roadrunner2710
    @roadrunner2710 3 года назад +5

    Toyota Prius is the best Hybrid car in the world.

  • @KokowaSarunoKuniDesu
    @KokowaSarunoKuniDesu 4 года назад +148

    Most of these card you review are above 45,000, some even way more so. Yet you say that the Prius , at 31,000, is expensive??
    I think maybe you need to do one set of reviews for the ordinary mortal, say for everything at the Prius price and under, and one set of reviews for the company car and expense account wallahs, for cars above 40,000.
    Sure the Beemers are 'nice', but certainly not 39,000, 46,000, or 66,000 throwaway pounds worth of 'nice'.
    Also, what about the Mercedes A250e, which among this crop, qualifies in the ordinary mortals range?

    • @henrikhelmers1412
      @henrikhelmers1412 4 года назад +7

      Once out of EV range the Prius will be as efficient as a standard Prius (which is very good). So you get excellent economy when not charged, combined with EV mode for shorter commutes and residential areas.

    • @simonstokes1574
      @simonstokes1574 4 года назад +11

      The prius phev is one of the efficient cars on the planet and extremely reliable ,capable of hundreds of thousands of trouble free miles and that's what it's all about. Bought mine ex demo for £24000 with 1700 miles on it. Now 8000 miles on clock. Average mpg 135. Its comfortable and has great safety features as standard which are all extra on german cars.

    • @matimoonhoney5606
      @matimoonhoney5606 3 года назад

      Mercedes GLE350de 💪🏼

    • @BLAZINGINGPHOENIX
      @BLAZINGINGPHOENIX 3 года назад

      @@simonstokes1574 its a priest eg a taxi car no one cares

    • @giovannidegrandis1879
      @giovannidegrandis1879 2 года назад

      And they say nothing about the fuel economy once the battery is down, otherwise the Toyota/Lexus (and Ford that uses Toyota powertrains for their phev) and the Hyunday/Kia should have ranked much higher. But this channel is so biased in favour of German cars...

  • @Richard-io9xe
    @Richard-io9xe 4 года назад +83

    So, basically, if its German, it's good, yeah? Wonder who pays you the most advertising dollars.

    • @finnmuecke-beaumont4551
      @finnmuecke-beaumont4551 3 года назад +2

      Us Germans do make the best cars, but i thought the Volvo was nice.

    • @Fumbiii16
      @Fumbiii16 2 года назад

      @@finnmuecke-beaumont4551 germans dont make the best cars in general whether its hybrid or not. especially when there's failures the cost to repair is high.

  • @Telcontarnz
    @Telcontarnz 4 года назад +9

    Range extenders are a lot more simple than PHEVs and wish we had more options for REX.

  • @Shavenuw129
    @Shavenuw129 4 года назад +18

    Thumbs down for Outlander PHEV? I've owned one for 2 years and cannot fault it. Amazingly cheap to run. Incredibly quiet, smooth drive. I forget where the petrol filler is I use it so rarely.

    • @iantrott9152
      @iantrott9152 3 года назад +4

      Shavenuw129 and it can rapid charge too which is a major plus point :)

    • @Lewis_Standing
      @Lewis_Standing 3 года назад +1

      So just get an EV then, it will be easy with a proper battery size and clearly you won't miss the petrol.

    • @mostlymessingabout
      @mostlymessingabout 3 года назад +3

      @@Lewis_Standing nar. Range anxiety is terrible on full EV. Range on my Tesla dropped overnight from 20 to 0 miles. Couldn't even make it to super charger... not a problem if you have petrol in a tank of a PHEV

  • @MMM18092
    @MMM18092 4 года назад +3

    What's missing here and really hard to find out is the MPG once you run out battery. Very useful to know if you regularly drive longer stretches.

    • @KokowaSarunoKuniDesu
      @KokowaSarunoKuniDesu 3 года назад

      Agreed. They really ought to do one MPG figure for running petrol only, one total electric range figure (which you can divide by the battery kilowattage to get MPKwH ), and a long term 'combined' average.

  • @aajax42
    @aajax42 3 года назад +22

    I would guess most of your subscribers are private buyers and fed up of hearing about company car tax benefits as a reason to buy a car. Please review cars with me and other private buyers in mind.

  • @richardm2398
    @richardm2398 4 года назад +3

    I wish I could buy a 330e touring right now, instead I’m going for a stock 330D as I can’t wait months for a new car

  • @barry28907
    @barry28907 4 года назад +4

    I love my 2017 Hyundai Sonata PHEV. 27 miles EV range covers most of my driving. Very smooth, comfortable, and spacious inside (though not in the trunk). Full suite of active safety features. Much cheaper, fully loaded, than most of this list. But if the Honda Clarity PHEV had been on the market when I got my Sonata, I might have gone that way.

  • @chrisgreen8128
    @chrisgreen8128 3 года назад +1

    Great review extremely helpful 👌

  • @MrPeteJMc
    @MrPeteJMc 4 года назад +11

    Can you check out the Toyota RAV4 PHEV when it arrives in the autumn.

    • @rishabhnitc
      @rishabhnitc 3 года назад

      I was waiting for that turned out to be terribly expensive compared to even a fully electric id4

  • @simonatkins6402
    @simonatkins6402 4 года назад +1

    I live in a mid-terrace property and my drive and garage are away from the house down the street. I would love an PHEV or all-electric vehicle, but don't know how I would be able to keep it chatged up at home.

  • @mananabrian2925
    @mananabrian2925 4 года назад +5

    how about the mercedes benz hybrid gle 350 de ?

  • @BHBeckenbauer
    @BHBeckenbauer 4 года назад +7

    I think a lot of people still don’t understand PHEV’s. I’ve got a 330e and I’ve averaged over 80mpg since new

    • @morashc
      @morashc 4 года назад +3

      I own a Prius Prime PHEV and average over 100mpg, (over 120UK mpg) plus with rebate paid less than an equivalent hybrid only. I'd say it deserves to be a lot higher on this list for it's efficiency.

    • @drpaci
      @drpaci 4 года назад +2

      I have Ioniq PHEV 2017 for over month now and 2,4l/100km [98mpg] with half of driven distance on highway and second half on EV daily commutes

  • @dirtyredlobster
    @dirtyredlobster 4 года назад +1

    You didn't mention the Vauxhall ampera can do 50 miles on electric and 325 on petrol back up

  • @schmang8198
    @schmang8198 3 года назад

    Im ordering a Grandland X PHEV, to replace a V90 diesel. Reason being that the driver seat is significantly more comfortable than anything else I have tried for my lanky frame. Agreed though, the BMW has the best infotainment system by far. Its just a menace to climb out of. Interesting that you haven't mentioned the RAV4 Plug In. Had my budget been higher I'd have opted for it. Holds the road like a scaled up Ford Focus with impeccable cornering and steering.

  • @papagruffalo9750
    @papagruffalo9750 3 года назад +1

    Why is it a bad idea to get a PHEV if you almost never charges the battery? I live in an apartment building and it is impossible to charge an electric car in the shared parking area. However, where I am from, an X5 e45 PHEV costs slightly less than it’s non PHEV version. Can’t I look at it as an extra/bonus to get the battery power? Also, doesn’t the battery recharge/ regenerate when we brake?

  • @Namazani1
    @Namazani1 4 года назад

    Opel grandland x hybrid, 300hp, 6 seconds from 0-100. Design isn't such a masterpiece, but engine, overall quality, comfort and power is awesome :)

  • @michaelsimpkins5178
    @michaelsimpkins5178 4 года назад +5

    Mitsubishi Outlander is a best seller for a reason. Your so far up the Germans backside it's an understatement and sponsored by them also

    • @hsvcommodore4111
      @hsvcommodore4111 4 года назад +2

      Whilst I agree that the Germans are overhyped, the outlander is the one of the worst cars on sale today and I’m not even kidding

    • @yggdrasil9039
      @yggdrasil9039 4 года назад

      @@hsvcommodore4111 Why is it so bad? Quite a few people have recommended it here in Australia, but we don't have an awful lot of choice for PHEVs here, in fact there are only about 2 of them, the Mitsubishi and the Hyundai.

    • @dangr3957
      @dangr3957 4 года назад +3

      HSV Commodore I bought a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with 174k miles(more than 230k km) and the battery still gives me 27-30 miles range on good weather! What’s so bad about this car?

  • @gobro9555
    @gobro9555 3 года назад +13

    Outlander is the best of all of them... They are all learning from Mitsu, except Toyota of course... you my friend are sponsored by BMW. Good luck with that!

    • @mendistudio
      @mendistudio 3 года назад +2

      It is not. It’s a good car but it does a poor energy management, it doesn’t even keep a reserve of energy in the battery as other newer models. Other models’ mile range exclude the reserve of energy, the Outlander includes it and still it has less mile range.

  • @nevco8774
    @nevco8774 4 года назад +2

    How about Mercedes Benz GLE 350 DE PHEV with 100 km pure EV range and the rest Diesel Electric hybrid? I believed it is the priciest but might be deservingly so.

  • @gingerbaker1
    @gingerbaker1 4 года назад +7

    Uhhh.. Honda Clarity ?!? 48 miles pure electric and 44 mpg on gas. Big, quiet, comfortable for 5, has a big trunk. What's not to like ?

  • @kubanskiloewe
    @kubanskiloewe 4 года назад +4

    for me either RAV4Prime or Ford Explorer PlugIn

  • @marcelperik
    @marcelperik 4 года назад +2

    I recently bought the fantastic Ford Kuga PHEV ST line. Amazing driving experience, space and impressive looks, both interior & exterior. Also pleased by the range of EV only, of about 38 miles. How would you rate this new PHEV?

    • @bingethink3491
      @bingethink3491 3 года назад

      I have one too. Been impressed with it so far.

    • @redwhite_040
      @redwhite_040 3 года назад

      It's a nice car and in fact they have the Toyota drive train. 2.5 atkison engine with e-cvt for the hybrid. Very reliable.

  • @fix-and-drive-diy-repairs
    @fix-and-drive-diy-repairs 3 года назад +3

    90% of taxi drivers will choose Toyota Prius plug-in or diesel. We are interested in 2 things, durability and economy.

  • @Luredreier
    @Luredreier 4 года назад

    Hum...
    So...
    What if I'm after a car that can pull a camping wagon, is safe enough to feel comfortable with your family inside it, relatively cheap, handles well in snow and bad weather and on so, so Norwegian rural forest roads, is vegan (no leather seats) and plug-in hybrid with a decent electric range?
    Intended for a family of 5, 2-3 adults (ideally one seat suited for someone elderly) and 1-2 kids.
    What kind of car would you recommend given the above factors?

  • @yggdrasil9039
    @yggdrasil9039 4 года назад

    Australia is the perfect environment for PHEVs, since the average commute is around 40km to work and back, yet sometimes you need to be able to travel long journeys, and yet most car companies won't bring them here. Only the Hyundai Ionic PHEV is here, but people I think aren't keen on the dual clutch transmission.

    • @darroncrick9993
      @darroncrick9993 4 года назад

      We have a Ioniq plugin in Ballarat. Fantastic car, replaced a stinky A3 which replaced a stinky Passat. Have always loved dual clutch and have far more faith that Hyundai is a honourable compared to VW. I love the driving experience of dual clutch and have never had an issue.

  • @pach777
    @pach777 4 года назад +3

    Where's the E300de that's my company car and I'm super pleased with it... Up there with the 5 series I would say! Not mentioning the insane range of a diesel hybrid.

    • @HERODMasta
      @HERODMasta 4 года назад

      the E-class is a great car for itself. The hump in the trunk of the phev makes it one of the least practical cars and it's a big no-go for a lot of people.

    • @pach777
      @pach777 4 года назад

      @@HERODMasta yeah but there's the t Modell

  • @alchemik-79
    @alchemik-79 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nothing about reliability, just a casual chat about handling and comfort. Not for someone for whom a car is a tool, rather than a toy. At least EV range is mentioned.

  • @paulblackwood40
    @paulblackwood40 3 года назад +4

    Outlander is brilliant. I'd still have it over all of these (price considered).
    Can't believe you would say avoid it... maybe you don't like it because its too popular?
    The only car I'd consider over the outlander is the rav4 prime and you've not even included that!

    • @edipcelik3661
      @edipcelik3661 3 года назад +1

      In fact I got a Outlander PHEV (2020) for rent for one month and have been both disappointed and surprised. On the motorway without battery with 150km/h the consumption was about 12litres and above, this is too much, the MMI is even worse, couldn't find the information regarding consumption and trips in a acceptable way. The most positive thing was the size, its roomy and children love it and it was very quite too also with the petrol engine running to charge the batteries

  • @leighton617
    @leighton617 4 года назад +1

    I can't believe the Mercedes A250e wasn't mentioned. 42miles range, 0-60 in 6.5 secs. At around £30,000 surley it deserves to in in this list. A beautiful car inside and out with the MBUX experience. 😎

    • @KokowaSarunoKuniDesu
      @KokowaSarunoKuniDesu 2 года назад

      The range varies by weather and driving style: I've had 45 electric on A roads in Summer. I've had 20 in Winter with heater, lights and wipers running. The gas mileage is pretty good too, for a heavy little car. I routinely get 50+ mpg. But I'm running electric on all local and urban trips. This PHEV was the right choice for me!

  • @IHynninen
    @IHynninen 4 года назад +2

    Ok list if your company pays car and you drive only EV. If you have to pay car and fuel yourself, then Prius is a great car. It actually gets great MPG when battery is low also. Unlike most of cars on the list.

  • @exwhyz33
    @exwhyz33 4 года назад +5

    Great vid. Can u do one for the Best Diesel Cars 2020. Thnx

    • @tobias7104
      @tobias7104 4 года назад +3

      Very simple. The best diesel car is the one you don’t buy!!!

    • @hsvcommodore4111
      @hsvcommodore4111 4 года назад +1

      Steen D oh fuxk off

    • @yggdrasil9039
      @yggdrasil9039 4 года назад +4

      Best diesels for driving or best diesels for giving people incurable respiratory diseases?

    • @yourcrazybear
      @yourcrazybear 4 года назад +2

      Why? Diesel cars have no future 😉.

    • @ianmurray250
      @ianmurray250 3 года назад +1

      @@yggdrasil9039 Asthma and heart disease too.

  • @unreal6959
    @unreal6959 3 года назад

    im with 530e facelift 2020 Q4 and its same battery as the 330e on this video and i have to say WOW what a car i would not change it for anything

  • @trevorfoster3762
    @trevorfoster3762 4 года назад +3

    What about the BMW 225xe?

  • @no-oneman.4140
    @no-oneman.4140 4 года назад +44

    To give a thumbs down to the Prius and the Outlander takes away any credibility you may have had, basically you are talking out of your exhaust pipe. Do some proper research next time. Reliability and long warranties you fail to mention, wonder why ....

    • @drpaci
      @drpaci 4 года назад

      However much I disagree with objectivity of this review, I am still happy my Ioniq ended up between recommendations O:) - my selection criteria were EV range, boot space, price, plus design and car serves honorably so far

    • @Lestalad1961
      @Lestalad1961 4 года назад +1

      @No-one Man. So which of the two do you have?...😫

    • @pramay5116
      @pramay5116 4 года назад

      The car actually has to be desirable in order for people to keep them for a long time. A prius could last forever but the owner will probably get so bored of it they'll sell before reliability even comes into play.

    • @DariuszTech
      @DariuszTech 3 года назад

      Totally agree. They didn't even mentioned kia niro phev which again is brilliant car and great value for money 😁

    • @pdd3
      @pdd3 3 года назад

      Not to mention efficiency. Or heat pump. Or price.

  • @munya44
    @munya44 4 года назад

    Title should have been "Best PHEV Company Cars 2020" Price wise some don't make sense, but the BIK on these make them well worth it and that is pretty much the reason one would get them as a company car.

  • @johnsmith100
    @johnsmith100 3 года назад +1

    A question about plug in hybrid car:
    Once you exceed the mileage range that is provided by charging a plug in hybrid car, does the car start behaving like a self charging hybrid, or does it only use the gas engine, from that point onwards, till you plug it in to charge it again ?

  • @RahulParmar1978
    @RahulParmar1978 4 года назад +2

    How could you ignore the A3 etron?

  • @mtumasz
    @mtumasz 4 года назад +6

    Are these prices „from” or „average purchase price”? Comparing base model prices makes no sense as the Germans have almost everything as optional.

  • @helenasun5763
    @helenasun5763 3 года назад

    What about the Honda Clarity? Is it good or not?

  • @andres8003
    @andres8003 4 года назад +1

    What about the Mercedes GLC300e?

  • @niralkapadia5744
    @niralkapadia5744 3 года назад +1

    Well I have 330e and the WLTP range claimed in the video 36 miles is I believe over optimistic.
    BMW source claim ev range of 30 miles in US variant (2020 330e)
    I have 2017 330e and practically I get around 15 miles (roughly 5 miles lesser than bmw claim) 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @drant2000
    @drant2000 4 года назад +3

    Mercedes Benz C 350e wasn't mentioned

  • @captsow
    @captsow 4 года назад +1

    The Toyota RAV4 PHEV is he best for me!

  • @arkkk1294
    @arkkk1294 2 года назад

    What do the mean by if the Batter is empty...
    So, if my battery has to remain full for my fuel economy to be good...then what's the point of being able to drive the car on electric, if the electric mode takes away all the battery and then due to low battery I'm left with poor fuel economy...
    Am I understanding this properly?

  • @RichardJoashTan
    @RichardJoashTan 10 месяцев назад +1

    @5:45 And I am glad that I will buy a fully loaded 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV anyway.

  • @alanpaine6296
    @alanpaine6296 3 года назад +1

    How about the Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid?

  • @iantrott9152
    @iantrott9152 3 года назад +2

    The ability to rapid charge is a major plus point which has sadly been left out of this review. The Outlander PHEV is the only one here that can rapid charge to my knowledge.

    • @taxicamel
      @taxicamel 2 года назад +1

      From my understanding ....AFTER DOING THE RESEARCH .....ALL vehicles have both slow and fast charging capability built in. I believe Tesla may be the exception in that is may have either, but their primary system is only fast charge ....230V.
      What you need to do is do your own research if you know how. For example, the "fast chargers" that cost 2 or 3 hundred dollars are NOT required at all. All that is needed is a 230 volt receptacle, proper gauge cable, and the special plug for BEV or PHEV vehicles. "CHARGERS" ARE IN FACT NOT CHARGERS. THEY ARE POWER DELIVERY SYSTEMS ONLY. Those power delivery systems that cost over $300, just have a bunch of gimmicks built into them, making them programmable and able to monitor the charging condition. ONLY TOYS for people who have the money to buy them. If you don't believe me, start doing your own research.

    • @iantrott9152
      @iantrott9152 2 года назад

      @@taxicamel - I think you are miss understanding completely!
      The Mitsubishi Outlander is one of the few (if not the only) PHEV that can Rapid Charge using CHAdeMO in a similar way to a Nissan Leaf.
      A Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV can also use “Fast Chargers” like the majority of EV’s and PHEV’s.
      I’ve been using EV’s for many years now including four years with a Nissan Leaf and over three years with a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
      Commercial Fast Charge units are basically sophisticated plugs. But they have many more advantages than using the basic 13amp “Granny Charger”; they also provide a higher level of safety for long term use over 13amp “Granny Charger”.

  • @pixelMEDIA2004
    @pixelMEDIA2004 3 года назад +1

    What about the Mini PHEV?

  • @tartanwallpaper
    @tartanwallpaper 4 года назад +1

    Clear and concise no-nonsense review.

  • @dathula804
    @dathula804 2 года назад +2

    Are you simply Japanese car-phobic? Can't believe you haven't factored in the reliability when making the top ten list. Prius is a pretty reliable and economical car compared to all the top models you have mentioned.

  • @cps4144
    @cps4144 4 года назад +39

    Disappointing failing to mention Kia Niro PHEV or Peugeot 3008 PHEV. Sadly too BMW biased reporting to be considered merited advice. More lazy reporting / journalism.

    • @sumiruddin3044
      @sumiruddin3044 4 года назад +4

      he purposely made mistakes so he gets more comments. more comments = more views

  • @samfirth5428
    @samfirth5428 3 года назад +1

    What about the mini countryman?

  • @lamtransport7066
    @lamtransport7066 Год назад +1

    Just wait to see the maintenance costs after 7-8 years...

  • @hotprop92
    @hotprop92 4 года назад +14

    These are generally short range commuter cars for those who ideally own their own home with a climate controlled garage where they can install a charger. Otherwise, they're stuck using public chargers that cost way more. The need for these 'fixins', their limited range, complexity, added cost over HEV, make PHEV part of a narrow demographic for whom it makes practical sense. Sitting in a WAWA or MacDonald's while your status symbol gets it's fill of kwhs will get old really fast. How long if there is a queue? For 40 to 65k Sterling, might as well go full EV and get a Tesla.
    There are practical cars in this genre but they're certainly not Nordic or German, not with their eye watering maintenance bills. I can't believe this video's patronizingly dismissive attitude towards Asian brands even though year in and year out they kick butt for cost and dependability. They may lack panache at the Yacht Club, maybe they're noisier but most people need that kind of money for other necessities like filling up a college fund or 401k. I'm retired, live in an apartment and own a 2018 KIA Niro HEV, love it; 25 grand American out the door, check them out. Mileage has always been a qualified better than sticker. I would benefit from a PHEV but my apartment frowns on tenants tossing extension cords out of their respective windows.

    • @TheArjunteotia
      @TheArjunteotia 3 года назад

      Hey Ed, was confused between getting a PHEV vs Hybrid vs normal Petrol engine since my usage would be 150-200km a day. which one would you recommend keeping as i wanted something pocket friendly.

    • @hotprop92
      @hotprop92 3 года назад

      @@TheArjunteotia These are head scratching questions to answer. You need to do some homework by taking into account the depth of your pockets, the climatic conditions where you live, the state of your local Infrastructure, the price of electricity, tax and other incentives, your own psychological/emotional makeup. Are you prepared to learn to drive differently to maximize your mpg or do you need to be the first one to the red light. I'd start by going to dealers and test driving them; the snobbier brands too just to compare.
      Good luck and good hunting.

  • @deucedaprodeuca
    @deucedaprodeuca 3 года назад +1

    The Gen 2 Chevy Volt is easily top 5. No mention?

  • @travel4414
    @travel4414 Год назад

    What! No mention of the Rav4? it has 48 miles EV range ( yes I do actually get that) and the engine doesn't ever kick in when under hard acceleration or on hills, which is what most of your reviewed cars tended to do when I test drove them.

  • @1d2a3d4d5i6o
    @1d2a3d4d5i6o 3 года назад

    On a recent trip down the M6 the number of shredded tyres both from cars and commercials was ridiculous and I bet none of these cars had a spare wheel. a spare battery yes. Next time your on a motorway count the tyres yourselves see if you can beat our 21 score.

  • @tonywhitehead6926
    @tonywhitehead6926 3 года назад

    How bout the Skoda Octavia vRS iV PHEV ?

  • @mrroneill99
    @mrroneill99 4 года назад +5

    Great voice, warm and clear! Good content too...! ❤️

  • @jcderby129
    @jcderby129 4 года назад +2

    The xc90 I had, the 400bhp version had an all electric range of 11miles. Nice car, but utterly pointless as a hybrid imho.

    • @Lewis_Standing
      @Lewis_Standing 3 года назад

      Just like all hybrids then 👍if it burns petrol =pointless

  • @Safety1stDrivingSchoolDublin
    @Safety1stDrivingSchoolDublin 3 года назад +8

    How does the Kia Niro PHEV do in this list?

    • @RigiLiquid945
      @RigiLiquid945 3 года назад +1

      It's basically the same as the Hyundai Ionic, but looks better

    • @OZZl3
      @OZZl3 3 года назад

      @@RigiLiquid945 watched a comparison review between Kona and eNiro and they preferred the eNiro, it's roomier and has better interior, it's probably the same between niro phev and Ionic. Kia has amazing lane keeping and adaptive cruise control, their gps is as good as google maps if connected to internet at least also. Both Kia and Hyundai are solid cars though and has great build quality, you get a lot of car for a lot less money and they don't break down often at all. Kia came 8th best, lowest cost of repairs when the odd occasion happened. Hyundai came even higher on the list if I remember correctly, it's just they make a slightly cheaper car so you get less.

  • @peterboil4064
    @peterboil4064 3 года назад

    Who's the 'Miles' you keep talking about? Do I know him?

  • @colinhennessy2844
    @colinhennessy2844 4 года назад +4

    I think the new Ford Kuga PHEV will make the top 10 in the coming months, great package. Not surprised the Grandland X doesn’t feature, very expensive for what it is. Lastly, where’s the Mini Countryman E All4 PHEV????

    • @ianmurray250
      @ianmurray250 3 года назад +1

      In the coming months everyone with a brain will be buying BEVs - pure electric vehicles, prices set to drop, very cheap to run and much better for the environment.

  • @Soothsayer210
    @Soothsayer210 3 года назад +1

    did you forget the Toyota Rav4 PHEV. ?

  • @Safety1stDrivingSchoolDublin
    @Safety1stDrivingSchoolDublin 3 года назад

    Kim Niro PHEV not on this list?

  • @johnalexander6867
    @johnalexander6867 4 года назад

    I have a BMW X3 30e on order. Nobody seems to know about it - there are no real reviews. Is the car just too new to be in your list, or is it a stinker? Should I try to cancel my order?
    John Alexander

    • @pramay5116
      @pramay5116 4 года назад

      The 30e drive-train has been available for a while now in the 530e and 330e, so you might want to see some reviews of those. Seems like a pretty solid purchase though.

    • @g.m.3979
      @g.m.3979 4 года назад

      i got mine 2 weeks ago,don,t worry,it,s a great and fascinating car

  • @SprinterRepair
    @SprinterRepair 4 года назад +5

    Honda Clarity is the best!

  • @Serverokchannel
    @Serverokchannel 4 года назад +8

    Outlander PHEV The Best!

  • @mohammedghazala9858
    @mohammedghazala9858 3 года назад +1

    where is evoque plug in hybrid ?!

  • @joaomonteiro1258
    @joaomonteiro1258 2 года назад

    This reviewer is not serious. The Prius PHEV is absolutely brilliant, I have one. Just do a search on owners comments and reviews. Also the best by far MPG when in hybrid mode. It's also fantastically reliable. By the way most of the vehicles you refer to are out of reach for normal people. very devious reviews here

  • @tjh7702
    @tjh7702 3 года назад

    Does this review give any thought about the price of a car? It's easy to say that 100k€ car is better than say 40k€ car. With these cars the most important thing is what are you going to use it for. For many people 40km electric range is enough but for some even 200 isn't enough. The overall running costs including the amount of money you have to invest to get the car is important to those, who buy their own cars. Then comes the reliability. In that sense the majority buying Prius or Outlander may not be wrong. There is also some issues that car manufacturers do not advertize. Does the VW still have the battery pack that has to be fully replaced if there is something wrong with one cell? And the costs for that was?

  • @alikhan-ri5ye
    @alikhan-ri5ye 3 года назад +1

    I have been driving prius plugin for 3 year now,no complaints of engine noise or anything else.Why is he promoting expensive european cars, with expensive after sales care here?

  • @chrissscottt
    @chrissscottt 4 года назад +5

    The thing is, after the warranty runs out the BMW is likely to fall apart whereas the boring old prius will keep going.

    • @shroomyesc
      @shroomyesc 4 года назад +1

      Sure, but absolutely nobody buying a brand new car would care.

    • @chrissscottt
      @chrissscottt 4 года назад

      @@shroomyesc If you buy a BMW 7 series with a 70% depreciation over 5 years with only a Maserati Q having a bigger depreciation percentage you might care.

    • @shroomyesc
      @shroomyesc 4 года назад

      @@chrissscottt That's why the people who can afford these cars lease them, not buy them.

    • @pramay5116
      @pramay5116 4 года назад

      Warranties can always be extended. And what would you really rather see parked on your driveway?

    • @chrissscottt
      @chrissscottt 4 года назад

      @@pramay5116 A cybertruck.

  • @gerardferry8810
    @gerardferry8810 3 года назад

    Mitsubishi PHEV is the pioneer when it comes to plug in hybrid!

    • @MrIceColdM
      @MrIceColdM 3 года назад

      Yes, and I personaly loved it, but sadly, they didn't change a lot from that good start.

  • @philweight3480
    @philweight3480 3 года назад +2

    Mercedes A250e ?

  • @user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib
    @user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib 2 года назад

    You should call the video best luxury PHEVs being focusing on bmw , Benz and Volvo

  • @davidjohn0505
    @davidjohn0505 4 года назад +1

    What about the Golf GTE.....it’s a superb car

    • @philassheton6287
      @philassheton6287 4 года назад

      I have one it is brilliant 200+hp and 60+mpg

    • @ianmurray250
      @ianmurray250 3 года назад

      The Golf is an old technology antique, ID.3 has better acceleration, is cheaper to run and better for the environment. That's why VW phasing it out.

  • @edwarddeesi1510
    @edwarddeesi1510 4 года назад +1

    Why does everyone forget the Ford Fusion Energi PHEV?

    • @NickeyMouse
      @NickeyMouse 3 года назад

      They don't make them anymore, but I do own one and it's fantasitc

  • @Andy-em8xt
    @Andy-em8xt 3 года назад

    Plug in hybrids are really the best of both worlds. Electric cars shine in city driving and daily commutes. But nothing beats a gas engine in long trips and fast refueling. Plus the battery is way smaller, making the weight and environmental impact way lower than EVs.

  • @firstname1lastname127
    @firstname1lastname127 4 года назад

    The Ioniq has an electric range of 29 miles, not 39...

  • @amitSingh-je8vh
    @amitSingh-je8vh 4 года назад +1

    Shock to see NO RAV4 prime ?

    • @tincantiltman2440
      @tincantiltman2440 4 года назад

      .. or the Suzuki ACROSS E-FOUR. However, these cars was not launched when this video was uploaded. But, yes, this video needs an update.

  • @stefanurban6027
    @stefanurban6027 3 года назад

    all cars in your list except the ioniq. are big heavy cars with 3l and biger petrolengines they are mostly Sham packs based on the german Diesel scandal. where are the PHEVS with 1.0 l in your list and where in the world are PHEVS with +40 miles pure electric Range ?

  • @nf9563
    @nf9563 4 года назад

    In my country only rich people can afford them because they are way more expensive:(

  • @marklocke5486
    @marklocke5486 4 года назад

    shoulndt the optima be somewhere on the list, seen some very good reviews

  • @terokoivu
    @terokoivu 4 года назад +1

    How about MB diesel hybrids? C300de or E300de? EV mode in city and diesel in long runs

    • @hotprop92
      @hotprop92 3 года назад

      In Europe they're being legislated out of existence in the big cities due to pollution, So I've read.

  • @scottbrandon4855
    @scottbrandon4855 4 года назад +3

    Would love to know why you have excluded the Mercedes GLE 350de. Longer electric only range, arguably better infotainment 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @DanLMH
      @DanLMH 4 года назад +2

      Not on sale yet from what I can see

    • @scottbrandon4855
      @scottbrandon4855 4 года назад

      Dan Really, I ordered mine last week😂

  • @RobertShaverOfAustin
    @RobertShaverOfAustin 4 года назад

    I wonder how really pays your bills?

  • @jacobandersson3356
    @jacobandersson3356 4 года назад +1

    Wow i kind of like the reports on cars you babe been doing, but this list is a big joke, i have never seen a xc90 plug in so high on a list, what is the mpg when the electric is out. And the 330e on top...gets a lot of critics elsewhere because of the firm ride in an every day car. And where is the niro? Ok not a superfun car but as a plug in it is a lot for the money.

  • @Derively
    @Derively 3 года назад +2

    Ford Kuga.
    That's all I say.

  • @eugeniupetrescu6651
    @eugeniupetrescu6651 4 года назад +3

    nothing about peugeot
    3008?

    • @richardbanks3922
      @richardbanks3922 3 года назад

      Was thinking exact same thing..
      Gorgeous car, has won heaps of awards and 300hp and 0-60 in 5.7sec... oh hang on, that’s right, it’s French, and a French car could never make a list against German cars..

  • @stevewhite315
    @stevewhite315 3 года назад +4

    Hardly a believable review

  • @nandhikatimes1402
    @nandhikatimes1402 3 года назад +3

    hi i am new

  • @davidhorobin1060
    @davidhorobin1060 4 года назад +3

    Range Rover and Evoque?
    They do PHEVs too.

    • @Minimal444
      @Minimal444 3 года назад

      All they do is endless money pits, nothing more.

  • @breadbuttrjam1604
    @breadbuttrjam1604 3 года назад

    And... where's the A250e?

  • @atreyuidaho
    @atreyuidaho 4 года назад +1

    What about the Peugeot 3008, 508 hybrid? Or the DS7 Crossback hybrid?

    • @DanLMH
      @DanLMH 4 года назад +2

      There's only 10 spots here 🤣

    • @enehahenor
      @enehahenor 4 года назад +2

      Cant believe 3008 GT HYBRID4 not in top 10